Mac gaming ranking: all 40 models by real FPS

All 40 Apple Silicon Macs ordered by their average FPS across 35 games, not synthetic scores. Switch the resolution to re-sort them.

Updated October 2026 · how we measure FPS

Best Mac for each case

Most powerful
Mac Studio M5 Ultra
123 FPS · 4K
The most FPS in every game.
Best gaming laptop
MacBook Pro M5 Max
127 FPS · 1440p
Max chip with a fan: sustains performance in long sessions.
Best compact desktop
Mac mini M5 Pro
90 FPS · 1440p
A Pro-chip Mac mini games like far pricier laptops.
Best MacBook Air for gaming
MacBook Air M5
75 FPS · 1080p
Fanless, but enough for 1080p with MetalFX.
Most modest at 60 FPS
MacBook Air M5
75 FPS · 1080p
The simplest current Mac averaging 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Mac performance ranking

20 Macs average over 90 FPS at 1080p · 29 over 60 · 39 over 30

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FAQ

Which Mac gets the most FPS in games?

The Mac Studio M5 Ultra, at 157 FPS on average at 1080p High. For a laptop, the MacBook Pro M5 Max. For which one to buy for your use, see our best Mac for gaming guide.

How is the ranking calculated?

It is the average FPS on High, no MetalFX, across the 35 games we track, counting only the games each Mac runs. Figures come from our formula calibrated against real measurements.

Does cooling matter?

Yes: a fanless MacBook Air runs a little slower than a MacBook Pro or Mac mini with the same chip in long sessions, and the ranking reflects it.

How much memory do I need for gaming?

16 GB is the sensible minimum and 24 GB leaves headroom. Many current games will not launch with 8 GB.