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 Medium · ≈55 FPS High · ≈75 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈17 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈17 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈26 FPS Low · ≈55 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Low · ≈45 FPS High · ≈65 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈17 FPS Low · ≈24 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈18 FPS Low · ≈25 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈24 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Fortnite Medium · ≈85 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V High · ≈70 FPS Ultra · ≈75 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · ≈160 FPS Ultra · ≈225 FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈17 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition High · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈75 FPS
Valorant Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Low · ≈35 FPS Medium · ≈50 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈23 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈27 FPS Low · ≈45 FPS
Garry's Mod Medium · ≈75 FPS High · ≈70 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈24 FPS Low · ≈35 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Medium · ≈65 FPS High · ≈80 FPS
Dead by Daylight Medium · ≈80 FPS High · ≈80 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈17 FPS Low · ≈23 FPS
Among Us Ultra · ≈115 FPS Ultra · ≈160 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved Low · ≈45 FPS High · ≈60 FPS
The Forest Ultra · ≈75 FPS Ultra · ≈110 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 1440p. “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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