Metal 3 introduces powerful new features that take gaming and pro apps to the next level. Games and apps that use Metal 3 can render high-resolution graphics in less time, minimize loading, train machine learning networks with the GPU, and more.
Support for Metal 3
These devices support Metal 3 when using the operating systems shown.
macOS Ventura or later
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2017 or later*
- MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
- MacBook introduced in 2017 or later
- Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
- iMac introduced in 2020 or later, plus iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)
- iMac Pro
- Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later
- Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later*
iPadOS 16 or later
- iPad (9th generation) or later
- iPad Air (4th generation) or later
- iPad mini (6th generation) or later
- iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) or later
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or later
iOS 16 or later
- iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later
- iPhone 11 models or later
Support for Metal 2 and earlier
These Mac computers support Metal and Metal 2 when using the operating systems shown.
OS X El Capitan or later
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
- MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
- MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
- Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
- iMac introduced in 2012 or later
- iMac Pro
- Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later
- Mac Pro introduced in late 2013 or later, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with a Metal-capable graphics card
Use System Information to check for Metal support
On Mac, you can also use System Information to check for Metal support:
- Press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu > System Information.
- Click Graphics/Displays in the sidebar.
- Check the information on the right for Metal Support or Metal Family:
- If you see Metal Support, you will also see the version of Metal supported.
- If you see Metal Family, your Mac supports Metal 2 and earlier.
* Excluding Intel-based models using AMD Radeon Pro 500 series graphics. Use System information to check.