How many FPS does GRID Legends get on the MacBook Air M1? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
37FPS
1080p High
Estimate
23
1440p
12
4K
About 37 FPS at 1080p on High: GRID Legends runs natively on the MacBook Air M1 (Apple M1, 7-core GPU, 8 GB). It is playable, with little headroom. For 30 FPS, use 1440p Low (about 33 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
GRID Legends FPS on MacBook Air M1 by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 52FPS | 45FPS | 37FPS | 31FPS |
| 1440p | 33FPS | 28FPS | 23FPS | 19FPS |
| 4K | 17FPS | 14FPS | 12FPS | 10FPS |
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 · Low
≈ 33 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Air M1 at about 23 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 Air M1 enough for GRID Legends?
Just about: 37 FPS at 1080p High is playable but has no headroom. Dropping to Medium steadies it.
Playable · 1440p 23 FPS · 4K 12 FPS
MacBook Air M1 or MacBook Neo for GRID Legends?
In GRID Legends at 1080p High, the MacBook Air M1 gets 37 FPS and the MacBook Neo 39 FPS: 5% more.
MacBook Air M1 specs
- Chip
- Apple M1
- GPU cores
- 7 / 8
- Unified memory
- 8 / 16 GB
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Geekbench Metal
- 29,497
- Tier
- Entry level · 8/100
Other Macs with the M1 chip
The Apple M1 also powers the MacBook Pro M1, the Mac mini M1, and the iMac M1. In GRID Legends, the Mac mini M1 gets 47 FPS at 1080p High, 27% more than the MacBook Air M1, 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. GRID Legends asks for 8 GB minimum.
| Memory | 1080p High | 1440p High |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 37FPS | 23FPS |
| 16 GB | 38FPS | 24FPS |
Other Macs for GRID Legends
1080p · High
MacBook Pro M1
M1 · 8 GPU
46FPSView analysis
iMac M1
M1 · 7/8 GPU
41FPSView analysis
Mac mini M1
M1 · 8 GPU
47FPSView analysis
MacBook Pro M1 Pro
M1 Pro · 14/16 GPU
87FPSView analysis
MacBook Air M2
M2 · 8/10 GPU
51FPSView analysisMac mini M2
M2 · 10 GPU
70FPSView analysis
Mac Studio M1 Max
M1 Max · 24/32 GPU
135FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M2
M2 · 10 GPU
69FPSView analysis
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Other games on the MacBook Air M1
Official Mac requirements
- Minimum
- Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later)
Source: apps.apple.com
FAQ
Can the 8 GB MacBook Air M1 run GRID Legends?
Yes. With 8 GB we estimate 37 FPS at 1080p High.
Can GRID Legends hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Air M1?
Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1440p Low (about 33 FPS).
Does the MacBook Air M1 throttle in GRID Legends?
The MacBook Air M1 has no fan. In long sessions it lowers clocks to manage heat, and our figures already account for that sustained loss, around 10% in a game this demanding.
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the MacBook Air M1 gets about 23 FPS at 1440p and about 12 FPS at 4K in GRID Legends. 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. GRID Legends has no MetalFX on Mac. Ray tracing, where a game offers it, costs a lot of FPS on any Mac.
Is GRID Legends native on Apple Silicon?
Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version ported by Feral Interactive, available on Mac App Store. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.