Metal Compatible Graphics Card for Mac Pro 2012

Apple's latest operating system, macOS 10.14 Mojave, has some specific requirements when it comes to graphics cards. In order to run this new OS, your Mac Pro needs to be equipped with a Metal-compatible GPU.

For those who own a Late 2009 MacBook/ MacBook (Retina) or newer, you're in luck - these machines meet the minimum requirements for running macOS Mojave. However, it's worth noting that if you're using an older device, you may need to upgrade your graphics card to take advantage of this new OS.

The Mac Pro is another story altogether. Apple notes that support for 20 Mac Pro models won't be available right off the bat - instead, that support will come in an upcoming beta release. This decision likely relates to the Metal GPU technology, which requires more powerful graphic capabilities.

For comparison's sake, here are the Mac variants that were supported when macOS 10.13 High Sierra was released last year: If your Mac Pro is from 2010 or 2012, don't worry - its a 5.1. However, if you're using an older device, such as a 2009 or 2011 model, Apple is dropping support for those devices.

So what exactly is Metal? It's a low-level, low-overhead hardware-accelerated 3D graphics and compute shader API created by Apple. This means the company has combined functions similar to OpenGL and OpenCL into one API.

At WWDC today, Apple officially introduced macOS 10.14 Mojave with new features such as dark mode, HomeKit support, and much more. With this release, Apple is dropping support for older Mac devices, except for select Mac Pro models. Now that the first developer beta of the release is available, we know which Mac devices will support the new release - every Mac from 2012 or newer.

In conclusion, if you're looking to upgrade your Mac Pro's graphics card to be Metal-compatible, you'll need to choose a GPU that meets these requirements. This means opting for a more powerful graphics card that can handle the demands of this new OS.

Metal compatible graphics card for mac pro 2012