Macbook Pro 13 Sims 4

All laptops will speed up their fans when playing games (even the $10,000 gaming laptops will do it), it’s just a matter of how much they do it and how noticeable the fan sound is. I found this thread earlier today: Will the Sims 3 work on the New MacBook Pro 2016, 13inch, Touch Bar? Here, both a person with the latest MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch shared their experiences. The one with the 13-inch said she had nothing but good experiences, and that she had not encountered no issues, as for now. Much better than Sims 3. I just don't have a lot of a lot of cc. I have a ‘17 macbook and my game runs well, save for the occasional bugs that everyone experiences. Make sure you use the computer on an elevated space (desk, laptop stand, etc). Never use it on the bed!

Yes, The Sims 4 runs on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.

The Sims 4 is a life simulation game that gives you the power to create and control your very own Sim.

The Sims 4 is the latest entry in the legendary Sims series and features tons of new systems that make it the more sophisticated and enthralling Sims game to date.

The Sims 4 on Mac

The Sims 4 hasn’t always delivered great Mac support. For a while, it was no longer playable due to a lack of 64-bit support. But ever since, developer Maxis has stepped up its game and ensure The Sims 4 on Mac is just as good as on Windows.

Is The Sims 4 worth it? The reviews

So did The Sims 4 delivered? Is it as good as its predecessors? The game didn’t receive exceptional reviews at launch. Most agreed The Sims 3 had more to do and they punished The Sims 4 for it.

Yet The Sims 4 has always had more depth. And since its initial release, the game has received plenty of updates and DLCs.

Bottom line: In spite of average reviews, The Sims 4 is the best Sims game you can buy today, by far.

7.5 IGN

The Sims 4 Mac requirements

These are the game’s official Mac requirements:

Minimum Requirements
OS:10.11
Processor:2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory:4 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Hard Drive:16 GB
A 64-Bit OS and Metal support are required

Note that according to these system requirements, a Mac with integrated graphics should not be able to run it. But we can confirm it’s possible. More on that below.

The Sims 4 M1 Mac support

Yes, The Sims 4 runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.

Last Updated: February 3, 2021:

What is Rosetta 2? Rosetta 2 is a translation process that enables an M1 Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for Intel-based Macs.

As you can see below, the game is still exclusively written for Intel-based Macs, but thanks to Rosetta 2, The Sims 4 can nonetheless run great on M1 Macs:

More M1 gaming? Visit our M1 Supported Games list for 100+ Mac games we have tested and confirmed as M1-compatible.

The Sims 4 M1 Mac benchmarks

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The table summarizes our results as well as results from other members of the community:

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.

Tested versions:

Concerning our in-house benchmarks, the game was tested on the following M1 Mac:

  • 13-inch MacBook Air (2020): Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8 GB RAM
  • OS MacOS Big Sur version 11.1
  • The Sims 4: Version 1.70.84.1220

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The Sims 4 Mac download

You can download The Sims 4 from EA.com.

Be aware that the game is also available on Steam but that version does not support macOS.

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I am wondering this too!

When I bought my Mac Mini with full specs, I really hoped I would be able to play Sims 3 decently, but it all turned out to be a disaster.

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I could not play Sims 3 in MacOS because the game kept crashing, and having sever graphical corruptions. When I started the game in Windows 10, it was playable, but still, I was really disappointed not being able to play the game on more than low-mid-settings.

Macbook Pro 13 Sims 4 Mods

But, I have learned by my mistakes. When playing Sims 3, the graphics card on your Mac/PC is essential for having a decent gaming-exerience. You may have 16GB of RAM, and an i7 processor, but if your graphics card is not compatible with Sims 3, then you'll not have a decent experience.

I found a list on Mod The Sims showing every compatible graphics cards, so I suggest you check it out there (:

This summer, I will buy a max specd MacBook Pro 2017, I will try to remember your post and come back with some feedback from my experience playing the game (: I have no plans installing Windows on that one too though, I feel Windows is so slow compared with MacOS, at least on my Mac Mini.

Again, I will try to remember your post!

Happy simming 😀 Sul sul 😍

Apr 20, 2017 12:07 PM

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