Integrated Graphics: The M1's integrated GPU performs well for its class, often matching or exceeding the performance of many integrated graphics solutions in contemporary Windows laptops.
Thermal Management: M1 MacBook Air models lack a fan and may experience performance throttling during extended, intensive gaming sessions due to heat, while MacBook Pro models with active cooling handle heat better.
Rosetta 2 Emulation: Many non-native Mac games (built for Intel Macs) run via Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer, often with surprisingly good results and minimal performance impact.
Windows Games: Windows-only games can be played using compatibility layers like Crossover or virtualization software like Parallels. Performance varies, but many popular titles like GTA V and Red Dead Redemption run well with tweaking.