How many FPS does Cyberpunk 2077 get on the MacBook Air M5? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
21FPS
1080p High
Estimate
13
1440p
7
4K
About 21 FPS at 1080p on High: Cyberpunk 2077 runs natively on the MacBook Air M5 (Apple M5, 8-core GPU, 16 GB). That is on the edge, but it is playable with lower settings. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Low (about 30 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
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Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on MacBook Air M5 by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 30FPS | 25FPS | 21FPS | 17FPS |
| 1440p | 18FPS | 16FPS | 13FPS | 11FPS |
| 4K | 9FPS | 8FPS | 7FPS | 6FPS |
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
1080p · Low
≈ 30 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Air M5 at about 13 FPS. MetalFX renders at a lower resolution and upscales, so it is the cheapest way to play at the display’s native resolution.
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 16 GB.
| Resolution | Native | Quality | Balanced | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 21FPS | 26FPS | 31FPS | 36FPS |
| 1440p | 13FPS | 16FPS | 20FPS | 22FPS |
| 4K | 7FPS | 8FPS | 10FPS | 11FPS |
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 MacBook Air M5 enough for Cyberpunk 2077?
It falls short: 21 FPS at 1080p High. For 30 FPS use 1080p Low.
Struggles · 1440p 13 FPS · 4K 7 FPS
MacBook Air M5 or MacBook Pro M5 for Cyberpunk 2077?
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High, the MacBook Air M5 gets 21 FPS and the MacBook Pro M5 31 FPS: 48% more.
MacBook Air M5 specs
- Chip
- Apple M5
- GPU cores
- 8 / 10
- Unified memory
- 16 / 24 / 32 GB
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Geekbench Metal
- 65,377
- Tier
- Mid range · 18/100
Other Macs with the M5 chip
The Apple M5 also powers the MacBook Pro M5. In Cyberpunk 2077, the MacBook Pro M5 gets 31 FPS at 1080p High, 48% more than the MacBook Air M5, mainly because its fan keeps clocks up under load.
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.
| Memory | 1080p High | 1440p High |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 21FPS | 13FPS |
| 24 GB | 23FPS | 14FPS |
| 32 GB | 23FPS | 14FPS |
Published measurements
- Measured43 FPS1080p · Low · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
- Measured32 FPS1080p · Medium · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
- Measured23 FPS1080p · Ultra · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
- Measured36 FPS1080p · Low · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
- Measured27 FPS1080p · Medium · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
- Measured20 FPS1080p · Ultra · MacBook Air M5Notebookcheck
Other Macs for Cyberpunk 2077
1080p · High
MacBook Pro M5
M5 · 10 GPU
31FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M5 Pro
M5 Pro · 16/20 GPU
52FPSView analysis
Mac mini M5 Pro
M5 Pro · 16/20 GPU
55FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M5 Max
M5 Max · 32/40 GPU
86FPSView analysis
Mac Studio M5 Max
M5 Max · 32/40 GPU
89FPSView analysisMac mini M6
M6 · 12 GPU
39FPSView analysis
MacBook Neo
A18 Pro · 5 GPU
Won't runView analysisMacBook Air M4
M4 · 8/10 GPU
15FPSView analysis
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Other games on the MacBook Air M5
- Baldur's Gate 335FPS
- Control Ultimate Edition34FPS
- Death Stranding Director's Cut65FPS
- Hitman World of Assassination71FPS
- Lies of P93FPS
- Metro Exodus54FPS
- Resident Evil 449FPS
- Resident Evil Village49FPS
- Total War: PHARAOH31FPS
- Frostpunk 271FPS
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 16 GB MacBook Air M5 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Yes. With 16 GB we estimate 21 FPS at 1080p High.
Can Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Air M5?
Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Low (about 30 FPS).
Does the MacBook Air M5 throttle in Cyberpunk 2077?
The MacBook Air M5 has no fan. In long sessions it lowers clocks to manage heat, and our figures already account for that sustained loss, around 20% in a game this demanding.
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the MacBook Air M5 gets about 13 FPS at 1440p and about 7 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.