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Can you play Total War: PHARAOH on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: StrategyDeveloper: Creative AssemblyMac release: 2023
How demandingHigh
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Yes: Total War: PHARAOH has a native Apple Silicon version (ported by Feral Interactive) sold on Steam. 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 14 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the Mac Studio M1 Ultra (about 83 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Total War: PHARAOH?

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

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2023

Total War: PHARAOH 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 Total War: PHARAOH?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M1 Pro (Apple M1 Pro), at about 31 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M5 Pro (Apple M5 Pro), at about 66 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M4 Max (Apple M4 Max), at about 62 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M5 Ultra (Apple M5 Ultra), at about 70 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Total War: PHARAOH, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the MacBook Pro M5 Pro.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 13.4 · Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU) or better · 8 GB memory · 50 GB storage

Total War: PHARAOH on Mac: FAQ

Does Total War: PHARAOH run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 12 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Total War: PHARAOH 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 Total War: PHARAOH at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the MacBook Pro M5 Pro (about 66 FPS). At 1440p, from the Mac Studio M4 Max.

Is Total War: PHARAOH native to Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam.

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