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Can you play Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: Action adventureDeveloper: Eidos-MontréalMac release: 2019
How demandingMedium
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Yes: Shadow of the Tomb Raider has an official macOS version (built for Intel, runs through Rosetta 2) (ported by Feral Interactive) sold on Steam and the Mac App Store. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 40 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 25 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Max (about 98 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

Pick your model, then set memory, GPU cores and MetalFX.

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
No, Intel via Rosetta 2
Store
Steam and the Mac App Store
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2019

Shadow of the Tomb Raider FPS on every Mac model

Estimate

High preset, no MetalFX, on each Mac’s base configuration (with the memory the game requires). Sorted from most to fewest FPS.

Which Mac do you need for Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M1 (Apple M1), at about 30 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M4 (Apple M4), at about 60 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M6 (Apple M6), at about 61 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Apple M2 Ultra), at about 69 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the MacBook Air M5.

Published real-world measurements

We use these to calibrate our estimates.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 10.15 · Intel Core i5 2 GHz · 8 GB memory · 2 GB AMD Radeon R9 M290 or 1.5 GB Intel Iris 540 · 40 GB storage · Intel build, runs on Apple silicon through Rosetta 2

Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Mac: FAQ

Does Shadow of the Tomb Raider run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 24 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Shadow of the Tomb Raider need on Mac?

It asks for at least 8 GB of unified memory. On Apple Silicon that memory is also video memory, so more headroom keeps it steadier.

Which Mac do I need for Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the Mac mini M4 (about 60 FPS). At 1440p, from the Mac mini M6.

Is Shadow of the Tomb Raider native to Apple Silicon?

No: it is an Intel build that runs through Rosetta 2, built into macOS.

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