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 Low · ≈24 FPS Low · ≈40 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 Low · ≈9 FPS Low · ≈13 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong Low · ≈9 FPS Low · ≈13 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 Low · ≈14 FPS Low · ≈20 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Low · ≈20 FPS Low · ≈28 FPS
Elden Ring Low · ≈10 FPS Low · ≈14 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3 Low · ≈10 FPS Low · ≈14 FPS
Dota 2 Ultra · ≈170 FPS Ultra · ≈235 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Low · ≈14 FPS Low · ≈19 FPS
Fortnite Low · ≈105 FPS Medium · ≈85 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V Medium · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈80 FPS
League of Legends Ultra · ≈90 FPS Ultra · ≈125 FPS
Marvel Rivals Low · ≈9 FPS Low · ≈13 FPS
Minecraft: Java Edition Medium · ≈75 FPS Medium · ≈80 FPS
Valorant Ultra · ≈140 FPS Ultra · ≈200 FPS
PUBG: Battlegrounds Low · ≈19 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Low · ≈13 FPS Low · ≈18 FPS
Terraria Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Rust Low · ≈15 FPS Low · ≈22 FPS
Garry's Mod Low · ≈70 FPS Medium · ≈65 FPS
Helldivers 2 Low · ≈13 FPS Low · ≈19 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2 Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Low · ≈20 FPS Low · ≈28 FPS
Dead by Daylight Low · ≈80 FPS Medium · ≈70 FPS
Phasmophobia Low · ≈9 FPS Low · ≈13 FPS
Among Us High · ≈85 FPS Ultra · ≈90 FPS
Geometry Dash Ultra · 240+ FPS Ultra · 240+ FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved Low · ≈19 FPS Low · ≈27 FPS
The Forest Medium · ≈80 FPS High · ≈80 FPS

“Expected” estimates FPS from requirements at 4K. “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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