Is the iMac M4 good for gaming? FPS in 35 games
The iMac M4 (Apple M4, 8-core GPU) runs 33 of the 35 Mac games we track. 15 go past 60 FPS at 1080p High and 29 stay above 30.
The iMac uses the same chip as the laptops of its generation, with a built-in 4.5K display that you will want to upscale to for gaming.
Data reviewed October 1, 2026
13
Gaming score (0-100)
- Chip
- Apple M4
- GPU
- 8 cores
- Memory
- 16 / 24 / 32 GB
- Cooling
- Fan
- Year
- 2024
Average gaming performance (2026)
1080p
61FPS
39/100 vs the most powerful Mac
1440p
38FPS
25/100 vs the most powerful Mac
4K
20FPS
16/100 vs the most powerful Mac
At 61 FPS on average at 1080p High, the iMac M4 is a good gaming Mac: demanding games need a setting or two lowered, or MetalFX.
Average on High, no MetalFX, across the games this Mac runs.
MetalFX on the iMac M4
Average of the 10 games with MetalFX at 1440p High.
Native
31FPS
Quality
38FPS
Balanced
46FPS
Performance
51FPS
What FPS does the iMac M4 get in your game?
Games on the iMac M4
EstimateFPS at 1080p High, and the highest setting that holds 60 FPS.
| Game | 1080p High | Verdict | For 60 FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | Needs Apple M1 Max | — | — |
| Crimson Desert | Needs Apple M2 Pro | — | — |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 19FPS | Too slow | Not reached |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 30FPS | Playable | Not reached |
| Control Ultimate Edition | 29FPS | Struggles | 1080p Low + MetalFX Balanced |
| Death Stranding Director's Cut | 56FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| Hitman World of Assassination | 61FPS | Excellent | 1080p High |
| Lies of P | 82FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Metro Exodus | 46FPS | Smooth | 1080p Low |
| Resident Evil 4 | 42FPS | Playable | 1080p Medium + MetalFX Quality |
| Resident Evil Village | 42FPS | Playable | 1080p Medium + MetalFX Quality |
| Total War: PHARAOH | 27FPS | Struggles | Not reached |
| Total War: WARHAMMER III | 24FPS | Struggles | Not reached |
| Frostpunk 2 | 58FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| GRID Legends | 74FPS | Excellent | 1440p Low |
| No Man's Sky | 58FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| Resident Evil 2 | 58FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| Resident Evil 3 | 44FPS | Playable | 1080p Low |
| Resident Evil 7 biohazard | 58FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | 67FPS | Excellent | 1080p High |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 48FPS | Smooth | 1080p Low |
| XCOM 2 | 58FPS | Smooth | 1080p Medium |
| Cities: Skylines | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Civilization VI | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Civilization VII | 70FPS | Excellent | 1440p Low |
| Crusader Kings III | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Divinity: Original Sin 2 | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Final Fantasy XIV | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Myst | 42FPS | Playable | Not reached |
| Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Stellaris | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| Stray | 30FPS | Playable | Not reached |
| Valheim | 81FPS | Excellent | 1440p Medium |
| World of Warcraft | 114FPS | Excellent | 1440p Ultra |
| World of Warcraft: Forever | 114FPS | Excellent | 1440p Ultra |
Calculated with 16 GB, or with the game's minimum memory when higher (if the iMac M4 was sold with it).
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Is the iMac M4 good for gaming?
At 61 FPS on average at 1080p High, the iMac M4 is a good gaming Mac: demanding games need a setting or two lowered, or MetalFX.
Which games run at 60 FPS on the iMac M4?
15 of 35 games go past 60 FPS at 1080p High. Among the most demanding: Hitman World of Assassination (61), Lies of P (82), GRID Legends (74), Rise of the Tomb Raider (67), and Cities: Skylines (81).
Which games do not run on the iMac M4?
Assassin's Creed Shadows and Crimson Desert: they need a stronger chip or more memory.
How much memory should I get on the iMac M4 for gaming?
It ships with 16, 24, 32 GB. For gaming, 24 GB leaves headroom for years; 16 GB is the sensible minimum.