Diablo® III

When the game first came out for like the first two weeks it lagged major on Macs and one of their hotfixes finally fixed it.

Sadly I am getting much of that same lag again since updating to Patch 1.05. It seems like anything to do with the game takes forever. The game is like one second behind and sometimes it freezes for a whole few seconds. What's scary is that the game takes a minute to shut down and then my whole computer runs pretty slow for a few minutes after the game has closed.

Hi---

I just downloaded the patch for my Macbook Pro (only 1 month old) and noticed that the game has considerable lag. I really hope that Blizzard can fix this soon because the game was running great before this last patch. Below are my system specs:

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.6 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 8 GB
SMC Version (system): 2.3f32


Intel HD Graphics 4000:

Chipset Model: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Type: GPU
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 512 MB
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x0166
Revision ID: 0x0009
gMux Version: 3.2.19 [3.2.8]
Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 2880 X 1800
Retina: Yes
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
Connection Type: DisplayPort

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Type: GPU
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x8
VRAM (Total): 1024 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0fd5
Revision ID: 0x00a2
ROM Revision: 3688
gMux Version: 3.2.19 [3.2.8]

System Software Overview:

System Version: OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
Kernel Version: Darwin 12.2.0
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Boot Mode: Normal
Secure Virtual Memory: Enabled
Time since boot: 11:14

Same problem here

Will post specifications soon

It's really a shame... the game worked fine for me since the release. Now, after downloading Patch 1.05 my eyes hurts with all the stuttering framerate and laggy input.

I am facing the same problem. When I start the game it works perfectly after a while, like 3 min, everything starts to freeze like a slow motion even if I came back to town. I need to restart the System and the same thing happens.

same issue here, really frustrating cause its a retina display brand new mac

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP101.00EE.B02
SMC Version (system): 2.3f32
Serial Number (system):
Hardware UUID: B7DDCEA5-7520-5D7E-8668-63953668C8B6

Intel HD Graphics 4000:

Chipset Model: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Type: GPU
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 512 MB
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x0166
Revision ID: 0x0009
gMux Version: 3.2.19 [3.2.8]
Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 2880 X 1800
Retina: Yes
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
Connection Type: DisplayPort

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Type: GPU
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x8
VRAM (Total): 1024 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0fd5
Revision ID: 0x00a2
ROM Revision: 3688
gMux Version: 3.2.19 [3.2.8]

System Software Overview:

System Version: OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
Kernel Version: Darwin 12.2.0
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Boot Mode: Normal
Computer Name:
User Name:
Secure Virtual Memory: Enabled
Time since boot: 1:58

My lag was noticeable right when the game started. In the opening page for sign in, the crows in the background are not fluid and are slightly choppy. I essentially see this same choppiness in all aspects of the game, regardless of whether or not there is a lot of action going on in the game. The lag does not get better with time, either.

When I play with the resolution options and lower them to the lowest (which makes the game look terrible), the game runs smoothly. Prior to the patch update, I could run the game smoothly at the default resolution settings.

I'm sure after all of the comments made here and on other threads you and your colleagues at Blizzard recognize that this is not a case by case problem, but rather a systemwide problem with the patch that has affected many, many users. I hope you can figure out this problem soon, because currently the game is unplayable in its current form. Please post any other information you'd like from me.

Hi guys. I experienced a significant drop on my fps too. resetting the smc solved my problem:

Here's how to reset smc for mac retina:

Mac portables with non-user-removable batteries (MacBook Air and some late 2009 MacBook Pro models):

Shut down your Mac.

Connect the MagSafe power adapter to your Mac and to a power outlet.

On the built-in keyboard (this will not work from an external keyboard), simultaneously press and hold the left shift, control, and option keys while you press the power button. Release all keys at the same time.
Press the power button to start your Mac.

Give it a try, it's worth a shot.

I think we are all lagging after 1.05 it is not a average lag its like a screen freeze then it oddly jumps around then resumes and it happens consistantly. I have not played one smooth game today so i just am not playing tell blizzard find out whats going on i am waiting for this lag to be gone to resume hardcore for sure. . . Do your thing Blizzz Fix when you can for you customers

Same lag for me. Never had a problem since game launch. Reloaded the cache. Reseted SMC.

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,3
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B27
SMC Version (system): 1.70f5
Serial Number (system): C02GR383DV11
Hardware UUID: B2B896CC-F62A-5765-B51C-BB5F98110EB0
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

I am having the same problem. The game will just lag spike and when I click on skills and they dont' respond. When i run around, the game stutters, and when I move my mouse over enemies the frame rate drops big time. I have never had poor performance until the 1.05 patch. Now the game runs like crap.

+1
I've never had latency issues before, but the game is unplayable now.

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B27
SMC Version (system): 1.69f3

Chipset Model: AMD Radeon HD 6770M


Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)

System Version: OS X 10.8.2 (12C60)
Kernel Version: Darwin 12.2.0
Boot Volume: Mac HD
Boot Mode: Normal

10/18/2012 02:42 PMPosted by Machkhan

Also, is the "lag" just stuttering when new monsters are displayed, spells being cast, or is this overall low FPS even when you're in an area with no activity (going back to town after using the town portal)?

I have been getting this problem a lot recently as well. The game runs fine but as soon as I encounter anything that isn't town I start getting huge lag and delay, it persists after I TP.
Usually my game runs around 24 fps, when it lags it jumps between around 17 and 4.

If I log out it persists back to the char select screen and login screen as well, I can exit the game client and it will be gone but as soon as I see something that isn't town again I start lagging.

Software:

System Software Overview:

System Version: Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Kernel Version: Darwin 10.8.0
64-bit Kernel and Extensions: No
Time since boot: 23:42

Hardware:

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,5
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.26 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP55.00AC.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.47f2
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

Graphics/Displays:

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Type: GPU
Bus: PCI
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0863
Revision ID: 0x00b1
ROM Revision: 3427
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
L1933TR:
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Rotation: Supported
Adapter Type: Mini DisplayPort To VGA Adapter
Adapter Firmware Version: 1.03

Other:

Input Source ID: com.apple.keylayout.US
Keyboard Layout: ANSI

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same problem here, could it be related to the apple software update to 10.7.5?

Hey, so glad I found this post. Please help us blue, as this is fully a 1.05 problem.

Game lagged terribly for me until 1.02, then became really smooth for 1.03 and 1.04.
I was running around 50-65 fps for 1.04. Ever since 1.05 came out there has been severe rubber banding, especially when a lot is happening on the screen. I consistently sit under 30 fps in my games, whether it be single or multiplayer. The worst is that almost every time I face an elite pack my fps drops to around 9-14, then zips back up to around 20-30 once the pack is dead.

As mentioned, this only started happening once 1.05 came out!!

And here are my specs.

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,3
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP53.00AC.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.48f2
Serial Number (system): W89310WA644
Hardware UUID: A54FEE14-DFFC-559F-B413-9A3ABA6C8AAF
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
Type: GPU
Bus: PCI
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0863
Revision ID: 0x00b1
ROM Revision: 3448
gMux Version: 1.8.8
Displays:
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT:

Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Type: GPU
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 512 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0647
Revision ID: 0x00a1
ROM Revision: 3448
gMux Version: 1.8.8
Displays:
Color LCD:
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
Display Connector:
Status: No Display Connected

System Software Overview:

System Version: Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Kernel Version: Darwin 10.8.0
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Boot Mode: Normal
Secure Virtual Memory: Enabled
64-bit Kernel and Extensions: No
Time since boot: 35 minutes