The MacBook Pro 14 (2024) with the M4 Pro chip and a 20-core GPU is powerful, but it has some limitations when it comes to gaming:
- The M4 Pro chip offers a powerful GPU that performs in the same Ballard as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, which is enough for 1080p gaming. however, many games aren't optimised for macOS or don't run natively on Apple silicon, which makes performance vary. - The display with 120Hz refresh rate and ProMotion technology is good for smooth movements, but the response time is a bit slow, which can lead to ghosting in fast scenes. - For more demanding gaming requirements, the upgrade option to the M4 Max with a 32-core or 40-core GPU could be useful, as these configurations are better suited for 1440p gaming.
If you want to do intensive gaming, upgrading to the M4 Max chip's 16-core or 40-core GPU might be a better choice for consistent and higher performance.
