MacBook Pro 16

[Marachi]

Hey guys, I just wanted to know how does MacBook Pro 16 handles football manager 2022. I am thinking of buying the laptop for school but not sure if I can play FM on it. Thanks 

[DarJ]

You shouldn't have problem playing it

[Rivanov]

You mean the new MacBook Pro 16" with M1 Pro/Max? Or the current one with the Intel processor?
If you wanted to buy the Intel one.. don't! This Tuesday the new 16" will release and it's a beast. So please wait.

[DarJ]

41 minutes ago, Rivanov said:

This Tuesday the new 16" will release and it's a beast

Isn't it more expensive than the M1 tho?

[Rivanov]

8 minutes ago, DarJ said:

Isn't it more expensive than the M1 tho?

Yes, much more expensive. But the "regular" M1 is only available in 13" MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro.

And he wanted to buy the 16"

[DarJ]

Just now, Rivanov said:

Yes, much more expensive. But the "regular" M1 is only available in 13" MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro.

And he wanted to buy the 16"

I'm with you then. The M1 was already far ahead the Intel counterpart 

[Marachi]

6 hours ago, Rivanov said:

You mean the new MacBook Pro 16" with M1 Pro/Max? Or the current one with the Intel processor?
If you wanted to buy the Intel one.. don't! This Tuesday the new 16" will release and it's a beast. So please wait.

No the previous pro 16 not this new ones are crazy expensive. 

[Rivanov]

7 hours ago, Marachi said:

No the previous pro 16 not this new ones are crazy expensive. 

I definitely don't recommend buying the previous Intel 16". They have heavy throttling issues and the fans kick in very quickly.
I had one for a year and it wasn't very pretty.

[albanie.]

Hello @Marachi. Long-term Apple fan boy here.

Pros:

• M1-powered machines are lightyears ahead of any other Apple product, and this is no different when running FM.
• Graphics are fantastic, the speed is brilliant and I haven't heard the fan come on once.
• Those using a MacBook have reported strong battery life compared to previous MBP versions too, although I cannot confirm personally.

Cons:

• Make sure it has at least 16GB unified memory. This won't have a huge affect your game, but more the longevity of the machine.
  (The M1 Pro/Max are fine in this regard, but the M1 chip needs to be personalised via Apple's website).
• Intel versions are bobbins by comparison, unless you want your machine to sound like a light aircraft on take-off and for MBP's to run out of battery within the hour.
• The increase in price far exceeds the increase in FM performance if you upgrade from M1 to M1 Pro/Max.

Personally, I run FM on an M1 Mac Mini with 16GB unified memory. Internally, it's essentially the same machine as the 13" M1 MBP but without the screen, mobility or a significant chunk of the price. Would recommend to any readers passing through.

Disclaimer: Windows fans, keep your hair on, any quantifications above are relative only to Apple's line of products. Yes, you can get "really, really powerful Windows machines at a fraction of the cost". Well done.