Gaming performance
I have a MacbookAir M1 2020 . Does playing a game like Dota2 slow down or affect my laptop's performance in the long run ?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2
I did some research for you and what I found is that Dota 2 is exclusively written for the Intel processor. Your M1 MacBook Air has the M1 Processor (ARM based). Your M1 MacBook Air uses Rosetta 2 to interface between the Intel and M1 language. Below is how Dota 2 performs under this setup: (Courtesy of ➔ macgamerhq.com)
Dota 2 M1 Mac benchmarks
These are the Dota 2 M1 benchmarks we have gathered so far:
BenchmarksMedium Settings & 900pMax Settings & 900pMax Settings & 1280pMacBook Air (M1, 2020) 74 FPS 59FPS 45FPS
As a reminder, this is how we describe the different levels of performance:
- Below 20 FPS: Unplayable: Laggy gameplay, full of stutters and slowdowns.
- 20-30 FPS: Borderline: Can be OK in slow-paced games. Still, not optimal.
- 30-45 FPS: Playable: Acceptable for most (most gaming consoles do this).
- 45-60 FPS: Smooth: Fluid gameplay, with no perceivable stutters.
- 60+ FPS: Very Smooth: For hardcore and professional players, a luxury for most.
We usually aim for 30 FPS, because 30 FPS is enough to guarantee a smooth and fluid experience for most casual gamers.
What all of the above means is that Dota 2 will run just fine on your M1 MacBook Air,
Axel F.