How many FPS does Metro Exodus get on the MacBook Air M3? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance
33FPS
1080p High
Estimate
21
1440p
11
4K
About 33 FPS at 1080p on High: Metro Exodus runs natively on the MacBook Air M3 (Apple M3, 8-core GPU, 16 GB). It is playable, with little headroom. For 30 FPS, use 1080p High (about 33 FPS).
Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it
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Metro Exodus FPS on MacBook Air M3 by resolution and quality
Estimate| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 47FPS | 40FPS | 33FPS | 28FPS |
| 1440p | 29FPS | 25FPS | 21FPS | 17FPS |
| 4K | 15FPS | 13FPS | 11FPS | 9FPS |
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 · High
≈ 33 FPS
Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Air M3 at about 21 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 M3 enough for Metro Exodus?
Just about: 33 FPS at 1080p High is playable but has no headroom. Dropping to Medium steadies it.
Playable · 1440p 21 FPS · 4K 11 FPS
MacBook Air M3 or MacBook Air M4 for Metro Exodus?
In Metro Exodus at 1080p High, the MacBook Air M3 gets 33 FPS and the MacBook Air M4 40 FPS: 21% more.
MacBook Air M3 specs
- Chip
- Apple M3
- GPU cores
- 8 / 10
- Unified memory
- 8 / 16 / 24 GB
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Geekbench Metal
- 41,753
- Tier
- Entry level · 11/100
Other Macs with the M3 chip
The Apple M3 also powers the MacBook Pro M3 and the iMac M3. In Metro Exodus, the MacBook Pro M3 gets 47 FPS at 1080p High, 42% more than the MacBook Air M3, 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. Metro Exodus asks for 16 GB minimum.
| Memory | 1080p High | 1440p High |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Won't run | Won't run |
| 16 GB | 33FPS | 21FPS |
| 24 GB | 35FPS | 22FPS |
Other Macs for Metro Exodus
1080p · High
MacBook Pro M3
M3 · 10 GPU
47FPSView analysis
iMac M3
M3 · 8/10 GPU
39FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M3 Pro
M3 Pro · 14/18 GPU
66FPSView analysis
MacBook Neo
A18 Pro · 5 GPU
Won't runView analysisMacBook Air M4
M4 · 8/10 GPU
40FPSView analysisMacBook Pro M4
M4 · 10 GPU
56FPSView analysis
Mac mini M4
M4 · 10 GPU
58FPSView analysisiMac M4
M4 · 8/10 GPU
46FPSView analysis
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- Lies of P56FPS
- Frostpunk 242FPS
- GRID Legends54FPS
- No Man's Sky42FPS
- Resident Evil 242FPS
- Resident Evil 332FPS
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard42FPS
- Rise of the Tomb Raider50FPS
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 MacBook Air M3 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 MacBook Air M3?
Not consistently. For 30 FPS, use 1080p High (about 33 FPS).
Does the MacBook Air M3 throttle in Metro Exodus?
The MacBook Air M3 has no fan. In long sessions it lowers clocks to manage heat, and our figures already account for that sustained loss, around 15% in a game this demanding.
What about 1440p and 4K?
On High, the MacBook Air M3 gets about 21 FPS at 1440p and about 11 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.