MacGameFPS

How many FPS does Cyberpunk 2077 get on the MacBook Pro M4? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance

23FPS

1080p High

Estimate

14

1440p

7

4K

Struggles

About 23 FPS at 1080p on High: Cyberpunk 2077 runs natively on the MacBook Pro M4 (Apple M4, 10-core GPU, 16 GB). That is on the edge, but it is playable with lower settings. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Low (about 32 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it

Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on MacBook Pro M4 by resolution and quality

Estimate
ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p32FPS27FPS23FPS19FPS
1440p20FPS17FPS14FPS12FPS
4K10FPS9FPS7FPS6FPS

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

≈ 32 FPS

Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Pro M4 at about 14 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 16 GB.

ResolutionNativeQualityBalancedPerformance
1080p23FPS28FPS34FPS38FPS
1440p14FPS18FPS21FPS24FPS
4K7FPS9FPS11FPS12FPS

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 M4 enough for Cyberpunk 2077?

It falls short: 23 FPS at 1080p High. For 30 FPS use 1080p Low.

Struggles · 1440p 14 FPS · 4K 7 FPS

Guide to boost Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Mac →

MacBook Pro M4 or MacBook Air M5 for Cyberpunk 2077?

In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High, the MacBook Pro M4 gets 23 FPS and the MacBook Air M5 21 FPS: -9% more.

MacBook Pro M4 specs

MacBook Pro M4
Chip
Apple M4
GPU cores
10
Unified memory
16 / 24 / 32 GB
Cooling
Fan
Geekbench Metal
59,901
Tier
Entry level · 16/100

See the MacBook Pro M4’s FPS in every game →

Other Macs with the M4 chip

The Apple M4 also powers the MacBook Air M4, the Mac mini M4, and the iMac M4. In Cyberpunk 2077, the Mac mini M4 gets 24 FPS at 1080p High, 4% more than the MacBook Pro M4.

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
16 GB23FPS14FPS
24 GB25FPS16FPS
32 GB25FPS16FPS

Published measurements

  • Measured50 FPS1080p · Medium · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M4Tom's Hardware
  • Measured34 FPS1080p · Ultra · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M4Tom's Hardware
  • Measured33 FPS1440p · Medium · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M4Tom's Hardware
  • Measured26 FPS1080p · High · MacBook Pro M4Tom's Hardware
  • Measured39 FPS1080p · High · MetalFX Quality · MacBook Pro M4Tom's Hardware

Other Macs for Cyberpunk 2077

1080p · High

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Other games on the MacBook Pro M4

Every game on the MacBook Pro M4 →

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 Pro M4 run Cyberpunk 2077?

Yes. With 16 GB we estimate 23 FPS at 1080p High.

Can Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Pro M4?

Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Low (about 32 FPS).

What about 1440p and 4K?

On High, the MacBook Pro M4 gets about 14 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.