How many FPS does Civilization VII get on the MacBook Neo? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
40FPS
1080p High
Estimate
25
1440p
13
4K
About 40 FPS at 1080p on High: Civilization VII runs natively on the MacBook Neo (Apple A18 Pro, 5-core GPU, 8 GB). It is playable, with little headroom. For 30 FPS, use 1440p Medium (about 30 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
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Civilization VII FPS on MacBook Neo by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 56FPS | 48FPS | 40FPS | 33FPS |
| 1440p | 35FPS | 30FPS | 25FPS | 21FPS |
| 4K | 18FPS | 15FPS | 13FPS | 11FPS |
Estimated average in normal gameplay with the game and macOS up to date. Green: 60+ · lime: 45+ · amber: 30+ · orange: 20+ · red: under 20.
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS
Not reached even on Low at 1080p, nor with MetalFX.
For 30 FPS
1440p · Medium
≈ 30 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Neo at about 25 FPS. This game has no MetalFX, so resolution is the setting that matters most.
The MacGameFPS verdict
Calibrated on real Mac benchmarks, not spec sheets
Is the MacBook Neo enough for Civilization VII?
Just about: 40 FPS at 1080p High is playable but has no headroom. Dropping to Medium steadies it.
Playable · 1440p 25 FPS · 4K 13 FPS
MacBook Neo or MacBook Air M4 for Civilization VII?
In Civilization VII at 1080p High, the MacBook Neo gets 40 FPS and the MacBook Air M4 67 FPS: 68% more.
MacBook Neo specs
- Chip
- Apple A18 Pro
- GPU cores
- 5
- Unified memory
- 8 GB
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Geekbench Metal
- 30,584
- Tier
- Entry level · 8/100
Other Macs for Civilization VII
1080p · High
MacBook Air M4
M4 · 8/10 GPU
67FPSView analysis
MacBook Pro M4
M4 · 10 GPU
86FPSView analysis
Mac mini M4
M4 · 10 GPU
87FPSView analysis
iMac M4
M4 · 8/10 GPU
70FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M4 Pro
M4 Pro · 16/20 GPU
133FPSView analysisMac mini M4 Pro
M4 Pro · 16/20 GPU
134FPSView analysisMacBook Air M5
M5 · 8/10 GPU
91FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M5
M5 · 10 GPU
115FPSView analysis
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Other games on the MacBook Neo
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- Frostpunk 230FPS
- GRID Legends39FPS
- No Man's Sky30FPS
- Resident Evil 230FPS
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard30FPS
- Rise of the Tomb Raider35FPS
- XCOM 230FPS
- Cities: Skylines46FPS
- Civilization VI46FPS
Official Mac requirements
- Minimum
- macOS Sequoia · Apple M1 (8-core) · 8 GB memory · 25 GB storage
- Recommended
- macOS Sequoia · Apple M2 Pro (10-core) · 16 GB memory · 25 GB storage
Source: store.steampowered.com
FAQ
Can the 8 GB MacBook Neo run Civilization VII?
Yes. With 8 GB we estimate 40 FPS at 1080p High.
Can Civilization VII hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Neo?
Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1440p Medium (about 30 FPS).
Does the MacBook Neo throttle in Civilization VII?
The MacBook Neo has no fan. In long sessions it lowers clocks to manage heat, and our figures already account for that sustained loss, around 5% in a game this demanding.
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the MacBook Neo gets about 25 FPS at 1440p and about 13 FPS at 4K in Civilization VII. These are native figures.
Do these figures include MetalFX or ray tracing?
No. The headline figure is native resolution, no MetalFX and no ray tracing. Civilization VII has no MetalFX on Mac. Ray tracing, where a game offers it, costs a lot of FPS on any Mac.
Is Civilization VII native on Apple Silicon?
Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version, available on Steam. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.