This might be the most interesting Mac Apple released in 2026—not because of the price, but because it’s the first time we’re getting a Mac powered entirely by an iPhone chip. In this video, I tested what gaming on the new A18 MacBook NEO actually looks like, and I ran a mix of games to see what works, what doesn’t, and what I’d personally recommend if you’re thinking about buying this machine. I started with Resident Evil 4 and honestly it ran pretty well: around 45–50 FPS at Full HD with MetalFX on Quality and most settings on Low, and I didn’t notice crashes or stutters. Cyberpunk 2077 was a different story—about 20–30 FPS on the “for this Mac” preset at HD, and even with frame generation it still felt stuttery and delayed. I also tested Silksong through CrossOver (translation layer) and got a smooth ~60 FPS, which is exactly the kind of lighter game that makes sense on this laptop. For the best experience with this MacBook NEO, I think cloud gaming is the real answer for AAA titles. And for local gaming, mobile games are actually a great fit—I use MuMuPlayer Pro to run Android games like PUBG Mobile and Destiny: Rising, and they run really well. Overall, I wouldn’t buy this machine specifically for gaming; it’s more for students/teachers doing light tasks, and if you want real performance, you should step up to a Pro/M-chip Mac or even a Mac mini M4.