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Can you play Baldur's Gate 3 on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: CRPGDeveloper: Larian StudiosMac release: 2023
How demandingHigh
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Yes: Baldur's Gate 3 has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 40 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 19 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Max (about 62 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Baldur's Gate 3?

Pick your model, then set memory, GPU cores and MetalFX.

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2023

Baldur's Gate 3 FPS on every Mac model

Estimate

High preset, no MetalFX, on each Mac’s base configuration (with the memory the game requires). Sorted from most to fewest FPS.

Which Mac do you need for Baldur's Gate 3?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the iMac M4 (Apple M4), at about 30 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M6 (Apple M6), at about 61 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M1 Ultra (Apple M1 Ultra), at about 60 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M5 Ultra (Apple M5 Ultra), at about 78 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Baldur's Gate 3, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the Mac mini M6.

Published real-world measurements

We use these to calibrate our estimates.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 14.7.1 or later · Apple M1 · 8 GB memory · 150 GB SSD storage · Low to medium settings; split-screen not playable
Recommended
Latest macOS · Apple M1 Pro or better · 16 GB memory · 150 GB SSD storage · High or Ultra settings

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Baldur's Gate 3 on Mac: FAQ

Does Baldur's Gate 3 run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 14 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Baldur's Gate 3 need on Mac?

It asks for at least 8 GB of unified memory. On Apple Silicon that memory is also video memory, so more headroom keeps it steadier.

Which Mac do I need for Baldur's Gate 3 at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the Mac mini M6 (about 61 FPS). At 1440p, from the Mac Studio M1 Ultra.

Is Baldur's Gate 3 native to Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam.

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