How many FPS does Metro Exodus get on the iMac M1? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
27FPS
1080p High
Estimate
17
1440p
9
4K
About 27 FPS at 1080p on High: Metro Exodus runs natively on the iMac M1 (Apple M1, 7-core GPU, 16 GB). That is on the edge, but it is playable with lower settings. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Medium (about 32 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
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Metro Exodus FPS on iMac M1 by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 37FPS | 32FPS | 27FPS | 22FPS |
| 1440p | 23FPS | 20FPS | 17FPS | 14FPS |
| 4K | 12FPS | 10FPS | 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
Not reached even on Low at 1080p, nor with MetalFX.
For 30 FPS
1080p · Medium
≈ 32 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the iMac M1 at about 17 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 iMac M1 enough for Metro Exodus?
It falls short: 27 FPS at 1080p High. For 30 FPS use 1080p Medium.
Struggles · 1440p 17 FPS · 4K 9 FPS
iMac M1 or MacBook Pro M1 for Metro Exodus?
In Metro Exodus at 1080p High, the iMac M1 gets 27 FPS and the MacBook Pro M1 29 FPS: 7% more.
iMac M1 specs
- Chip
- Apple M1
- GPU cores
- 7 / 8
- Unified memory
- 8 / 16 GB
- Cooling
- Fan
- Geekbench Metal
- 29,497
- Tier
- Entry level · 8/100
Other Macs with the M1 chip
The Apple M1 also powers the MacBook Air M1, the MacBook Pro M1, and the Mac mini M1. In Metro Exodus, the Mac mini M1 gets 30 FPS at 1080p High, 11% more than the iMac M1.
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. Metro Exodus asks for 16 GB minimum.
| Memory | 1080p High | 1440p High |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Won't run | Won't run |
| 16 GB | 27FPS | 17FPS |
Other Macs for Metro Exodus
1080p · High
MacBook Pro M1
M1 · 8 GPU
29FPSView analysis
MacBook Air M1
M1 · 7/8 GPU
23FPSView analysis
Mac mini M1
M1 · 8 GPU
30FPSView analysis
MacBook Pro M1 Pro
M1 Pro · 14/16 GPU
55FPSView analysis
MacBook Air M2
M2 · 8/10 GPU
31FPSView analysisMac mini M2
M2 · 10 GPU
46FPSView analysis
Mac Studio M1 Max
M1 Max · 24/32 GPU
100FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M2
M2 · 10 GPU
44FPSView analysis
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- Hitman World of Assassination35FPS
- Lies of P45FPS
- Frostpunk 232FPS
- GRID Legends41FPS
- No Man's Sky32FPS
- Resident Evil 232FPS
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard32FPS
- Rise of the Tomb Raider38FPS
- XCOM 232FPS
Official Mac requirements
- Minimum
- macOS Catalina 10.15 · 16 GB memory · Radeon Pro 560 or Apple silicon
- Recommended
- macOS Big Sur · 16 GB memory · Apple M1 or Radeon RX 5700 XT
Source: store.steampowered.com
FAQ
Can the 8 GB iMac M1 run Metro Exodus?
Not with 8 GB: the game asks for 16 GB. You need the 16 GB configuration.
Can Metro Exodus hit 60 FPS on the iMac M1?
Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1080p Medium (about 32 FPS).
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the iMac M1 gets about 17 FPS at 1440p and about 9 FPS at 4K in Metro Exodus. 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. Metro Exodus has no MetalFX on Mac. Ray tracing, where a game offers it, costs a lot of FPS on any Mac.
Is Metro Exodus native on Apple Silicon?
Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version, available on Steam. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.