How many FPS does Cyberpunk 2077 get on the MacBook Pro M3 Pro? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
28FPS
1080p High
Estimate
17
1440p
9
4K
About 28 FPS at 1080p on High: Cyberpunk 2077 runs natively on the MacBook Pro M3 Pro (Apple M3 Pro, 14-core GPU, 18 GB). That is on the edge, but it is playable with lower settings. For 60 FPS, use 1080p Low + MetalFX Performance (about 65 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
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Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on MacBook Pro M3 Pro by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 39FPS | 34FPS | 28FPS | 23FPS |
| 1440p | 24FPS | 21FPS | 17FPS | 14FPS |
| 4K | 13FPS | 11FPS | 9FPS | 7FPS |
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 · Low
+ MetalFX Performance
≈ 65 FPS
For 30 FPS
1080p · Medium
≈ 34 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Pro M3 Pro at about 17 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 18 GB.
| Resolution | Native | Quality | Balanced | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 28FPS | 34FPS | 41FPS | 47FPS |
| 1440p | 17FPS | 21FPS | 26FPS | 29FPS |
| 4K | 9FPS | 11FPS | 13FPS | 15FPS |
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 Pro M3 Pro enough for Cyberpunk 2077?
It falls short: 28 FPS at 1080p High. For 30 FPS use 1080p Medium.
Struggles · 1440p 17 FPS · 4K 9 FPS
MacBook Pro M3 Pro or MacBook Pro M5 for Cyberpunk 2077?
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High, the MacBook Pro M3 Pro gets 28 FPS and the MacBook Pro M5 31 FPS: 11% more.
MacBook Pro M3 Pro specs
- Chip
- Apple M3 Pro
- GPU cores
- 14 / 18
- Unified memory
- 18 / 36 GB
- Cooling
- Fan
- Geekbench Metal
- 66,120
- Tier
- Mid range · 18/100
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 GB | 28FPS | 17FPS |
| 36 GB | 28FPS | 17FPS |
Published measurements
- Measured67 FPS1080p · Medium · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
- Measured48 FPS1080p · Ultra · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
- Measured36 FPS1080p · Ultra · MetalFX Performance · ray tracing · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
- Measured44 FPS1440p · Medium · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
- Measured31 FPS1440p · Ultra · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
- Measured23 FPS1440p · Ultra · MetalFX Performance · ray tracing · MacBook Pro M3 ProTom's Hardware
Other Macs for Cyberpunk 2077
1080p · High
MacBook Air M3
M3 · 8/10 GPU
13FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M3 Max
M3 Max · 30/40 GPU
56FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M3
M3 · 10 GPU
19FPSView analysis
iMac M3
M3 · 8/10 GPU
16FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M4 Pro
M4 Pro · 16/20 GPU
41FPSView analysis
Mac Studio M3 Ultra
M3 Ultra · 60/80 GPU
91FPSView analysis
Mac mini M4 Pro
M4 Pro · 16/20 GPU
43FPSView analysis
Mac mini M2 Pro
M2 Pro · 16/19 GPU
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Other games on the MacBook Pro M3 Pro
- Baldur's Gate 340FPS
- Control Ultimate Edition39FPS
- Death Stranding Director's Cut74FPS
- Hitman World of Assassination85FPS
- Lies of P104FPS
- Metro Exodus66FPS
- Resident Evil 456FPS
- Resident Evil Village56FPS
- Total War: PHARAOH36FPS
- Total War: WARHAMMER III33FPS
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 18 GB MacBook Pro M3 Pro run Cyberpunk 2077?
Yes. With 18 GB we estimate 28 FPS at 1080p High.
Can Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Pro M3 Pro?
Yes: at 1080p Low + MetalFX Performance it runs around 65 FPS.
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the MacBook Pro M3 Pro gets about 17 FPS at 1440p and about 9 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.