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Can you play World of Warcraft on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: MMORPGDeveloper: Blizzard EntertainmentMac release: 2004
How demandingModerate
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Yes: World of Warcraft has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Battle.net. It needs an Apple M2 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 31 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 31 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Air M2 (about 87 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in World of Warcraft?

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

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Battle.net
Minimum chip
Apple M2
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2004

World of Warcraft 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 World of Warcraft?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Air M2 (Apple M2), at about 87 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Air M2 (Apple M2), at about 87 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the iMac M3 (Apple M3), at about 62 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M5 (Apple M5), at about 64 FPS.

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

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 12 · Apple M2 · 8 GB memory · 128 GB SSD storage · Apple M1 is no longer supported
Recommended
macOS 15 · Apple M4 · 16 GB memory

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World of Warcraft on Mac: FAQ

Does World of Warcraft run on an M1 Mac?

No. World of Warcraft needs at least an Apple M2.

How much memory does World of Warcraft 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 World of Warcraft at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the MacBook Air M2 (about 87 FPS). At 1440p, from the iMac M3.

Is World of Warcraft native to Apple Silicon?

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

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