FPS Proof

Apple M2 vs Apple M1 Pro

Which is better for games: the Apple M2 or the Apple M1 Pro?

The Apple M1 Pro is about 40% faster than the Apple M2 by our score.

Apple M2
Score
6,800
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
85%
Recommended requirements
49%
Apple M1 Pro
Score
9,500
Video memory
Integrated
Minimum requirements
94%
Recommended requirements
69%

Popular games on both

GameApple M2Apple M1 Pro
Counter-Strike 2 High · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈80 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈55 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt High · ≈65 FPS High · ≈90 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈24 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈25 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
Fortnite High · ≈70 FPS Ultra · ≈75 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V Ultra · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈105 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · ≈225 FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition Ultra · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈110 FPS
Valorant Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Medium · ≈50 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈45 FPS Medium · ≈60 FPS
Garry's Mod High · ≈70 FPS High · ≈95 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈35 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 High · ≈80 FPS Ultra · ≈85 FPS
Dead by Daylight High · ≈80 FPS Ultra · ≈85 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Among Us Ultra · ≈160 FPS Ultra · ≈220 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved High · ≈60 FPS High · ≈85 FPS
The Forest Ultra · ≈110 FPS Ultra · ≈150 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 1080p. “Measured” describes one group with matching recorded conditions, which may use a different CPU or preset. Open its conditions before comparing.

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