MacGameFPS

How many FPS does Total War: WARHAMMER III get on the MacBook Neo? 1080p, 1440p and 4K performance

12FPS

1080p High

Estimate

7

1440p

4

4K

Too slow

About 12 FPS at 1080p on High: Total War: WARHAMMER III runs natively on the MacBook Neo (Apple A18 Pro, 5-core GPU, 8 GB), but it does not reach 30 FPS even on Low with MetalFX. You need a more powerful Mac to play it smoothly.

Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it

Total War: WARHAMMER III FPS on MacBook Neo by resolution and quality

Estimate
ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p16FPS14FPS12FPS10FPS
1440p10FPS9FPS7FPS6FPS
4K5FPS4FPS4FPS3FPS

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

Not reached even on Low at 1080p, nor with MetalFX.

Moving to 1440p High puts the MacBook Neo at about 7 FPS. This game has no MetalFX, so resolution is the setting that matters most.

Full guide to boost Total War: WARHAMMER III FPS on Mac →

The MacGameFPS verdict

Calibrated on real Mac benchmarks, not spec sheets

Is the MacBook Neo enough for Total War: WARHAMMER III?

No: at 12 FPS on 1080p High it is not playable. You need a more powerful Mac.

Too slow · 1440p 7 FPS · 4K 4 FPS

Guide to boost Total War: WARHAMMER III FPS on Mac →

MacBook Neo or MacBook Air M4 for Total War: WARHAMMER III?

In Total War: WARHAMMER III at 1080p High, the MacBook Neo gets 12 FPS and the MacBook Air M4 21 FPS: 75% more.

MacBook Neo specs

MacBook Neo
Chip
Apple A18 Pro
GPU cores
5
Unified memory
8 GB
Cooling
Fanless
Geekbench Metal
30,584
Tier
Entry level · 8/100

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Other Macs for Total War: WARHAMMER III

1080p · High

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Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 15.7 · Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU) or better · 8 GB memory · 125 GB storage

Source: store.steampowered.com

FAQ

Can the 8 GB MacBook Neo run Total War: WARHAMMER III?

Yes. With 8 GB we estimate 12 FPS at 1080p High.

Can Total War: WARHAMMER III hit 60 FPS on the MacBook Neo?

Not consistently. It does not even reach 30 FPS on Low.

Does the MacBook Neo throttle in Total War: WARHAMMER III?

The MacBook Neo 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 Neo gets about 7 FPS at 1440p and about 4 FPS at 4K in Total War: WARHAMMER III. 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. Total War: WARHAMMER III has no MetalFX on Mac. Ray tracing, where a game offers it, costs a lot of FPS on any Mac.

Is Total War: WARHAMMER III native on Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version ported by Feral Interactive, available on Steam. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.