MacOS 2024.40.30 Graphics Performance
With Sept 12's 2024.40.30 (1953.1090994) build, MTG Arena (via Epic) is nearly unplayable on my Mac. Performance has always been a little slower than on my iPads but this week's update is much, much worse.
I have a 2018 Mac Mini with 6-core Intel i7 processor, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB, and 32 GB DDR4. I'm running Sonoma 14.6.1.
I am now seeing 88+% GPU utilization (see screencap). I took this in a casual game which was nearly unplayable but no graphic issues were seen on screen.
My previous draft game suffered worse. Certain elements were missing (opponents cards were black, "gear" settings icon was missing, etc.).
Please take a look at what changed in the most recent release and try to address the performance issues.
I don't want to use tablets or phones for event play. I want to use a Mac/PC with external monitor so that I can more easily read card text. I likely won't start new drafts until the performance has improved.
Appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks much.