MacGameFPS

How many FPS does Cyberpunk 2077 get on the Mac mini M5 Pro? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance

55FPS

1080p High

Estimate

34

1440p

18

4K

Smooth

About 55 FPS at 1080p on High: Cyberpunk 2077 runs natively on the Mac mini M5 Pro (Apple M5 Pro, 16-core GPU, 24 GB). It plays smoothly.

Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it

Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Mac mini M5 Pro by resolution and quality

Estimate
ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p75FPS65FPS55FPS46FPS
1440p48FPS41FPS34FPS29FPS
4K25FPS21FPS18FPS15FPS

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

1080p · Medium

≈ 65 FPS

For 30 FPS

1440p · High

≈ 34 FPS

Moving to 1440p High puts the Mac mini M5 Pro at about 34 FPS. MetalFX renders at a lower resolution and upscales, so it is the cheapest way to play at the display’s native resolution.

Full guide to boost Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Mac →

Performance with MetalFX

MetalFX renders Cyberpunk 2077 at a lower internal resolution and reconstructs the image: you gain FPS for a little sharpness. Figures on High with 24 GB.

ResolutionNativeQualityBalancedPerformance
1080p55FPS67FPS79FPS87FPS
1440p34FPS42FPS51FPS58FPS
4K18FPS22FPS27FPS30FPS

All figures are without ray tracing. The real MetalFX gain varies by game and version.

The MacGameFPS verdict

Calibrated on real Mac benchmarks, not spec sheets

Is the Mac mini M5 Pro enough for Cyberpunk 2077?

Yes: 55 FPS at 1080p High is smooth. At 1440p it drops to 34 FPS, where MetalFX is worth turning on.

Smooth · 1440p 34 FPS · 4K 18 FPS

Guide to boost Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Mac →

Mac mini M5 Pro or MacBook Pro M5 Max for Cyberpunk 2077?

In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High, the Mac mini M5 Pro gets 55 FPS and the MacBook Pro M5 Max 86 FPS: 56% more.

Mac mini M5 Pro specs

Mac mini M5 Pro
Chip
Apple M5 Pro
GPU cores
16 / 20
Unified memory
24 / 48 / 64 GB
Cooling
Fan
Geekbench Metal
117,101
Tier
Mid range · 32/100

See the Mac mini M5 Pro’s FPS in every game →

Other Macs with the M5 Pro chip

The Apple M5 Pro also powers the MacBook Pro M5 Pro. In Cyberpunk 2077, the MacBook Pro M5 Pro gets 52 FPS at 1080p High, 5% less than the Mac mini M5 Pro.

How much memory do you need?

On Apple Silicon the GPU shares memory with the system, so the RAM you picked when buying the Mac is also your video memory. Cyberpunk 2077 asks for 16 GB minimum.

Memory1080p High1440p High
24 GB55FPS34FPS
48 GB55FPS34FPS
64 GB55FPS34FPS

Other Macs for Cyberpunk 2077

1080p · High

Cyberpunk 2077 on every Mac →

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Other games on the Mac mini M5 Pro

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Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 15.5 or later · Apple M1 · 16 GB memory · 92 GB storage
Recommended
macOS 15.5 or later · Apple M3 Pro · 18 GB memory · 92 GB storage

Source: store.steampowered.com

FAQ

Can the 24 GB Mac mini M5 Pro run Cyberpunk 2077?

Yes. With 24 GB we estimate 55 FPS at 1080p High.

Can Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on the Mac mini M5 Pro?

Yes: at 1080p Medium it runs around 65 FPS.

What about 1440p and 4K?

On High, the Mac mini M5 Pro gets about 34 FPS at 1440p and about 18 FPS at 4K in Cyberpunk 2077. These are native figures: MetalFX raises both noticeably.

Do these figures include MetalFX or ray tracing?

No. The headline figure is native resolution, no MetalFX and no ray tracing. The table below shows MetalFX turned on. Ray tracing, where a game offers it, costs a lot of FPS on any Mac.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 native on Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version, available on Steam and the Mac App Store. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.