Does CrossOver require Windows?

No. CrossOver runs Windows games directly on macOS without installing Windows.

Can CrossOver run AAA games on Apple Silicon?

Yes. With D3DMetal and Metal optimization, many AAA titles run smoothly on M1, M2, and M3 Macs.

For most DirectX games, CrossOver offers higher FPS and lower overhead than virtual machines.

Yes. You can try CrossOver free for 14 days before buying.

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Mac Gaming • No Windows Required • Built for Apple Silicon

No VM. No Dual Boot. Just CrossOver optimized for Apple Silicon. — Real benchmarks on MacBook Air M3 (24GB). CrossOver vs Parallels vs Whisky.

14-Day Free Trial No Windows Needed Metal Optimized

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MacBook Air M3

24GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD

macOS Tahoe 26

Xbox Series X/S Controller

Higher Performance

DirectX → Metal via D3DMetal & DXVK for higher FPS on Apple Silicon.

No VM, No Dual‑Boot

Run Windows games directly on macOS without VM or dual‑boot.

Metal Optimized

Native Metal rendering path tuned for M1, M2, and M3 GPUs.

Best Compatibility

Proven with top AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, RE4.

FPS 38–45

FPS 45–60

FPS 60

FPS 30+

FPS 30–55

FPS 30–55

FPS 40–55

FPS 40+

FPS 50–60

FPS 30+

Criteria	CrossOver	Parallels	Whisky
Performance (FPS)	Highest (DirectX → Metal)	Lower (VM Overhead)	Good but manual tuning
Windows Required	No	Yes	No
Ease of Setup	One-click profiles	Full OS install	Manual configs
Cost	One-time license	Subscription	Free
Support	Official (CodeWeavers)	General VM support	Community only

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