Render advanced 3D graphics and perform data-parallel computations using the GPU.
SDKs
Metal encompasses the Metal framework, MetalKit framework, Metal shading language, and Metal standard library. You use Metal to gain low-level and low-overhead access to the graphics processing unit (GPU), enabling you to maximize the graphics and compute potential of your app.
Learn the basics of GPU programming in Metal.
Demonstrates how to access and interact with the GPU.
Demonstrates how to render a simple 2D triangle.
Interact with the GPU and learn how to store, organize, and process your app's data.
Execute compute-processing workloads on the GPU, such as those used in intensive scientific calculations.
Execute graphics-rendering workloads on the GPU, such as those used in high-end 3D games.
Display Metal content on the screen, whether it was created by a graphics-rendering or compute-processing operation.
Use the Metal API, Xcode, and Instruments tools to profile and debug your app effectively.
Learn how to develop Metal apps by following introductory lessons and guided examples.
Learn how to implement advanced techniques by using Metal features efficiently.
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