OpenCL for OS X
OpenCL lets you tap into the parallel computing power of modern GPUs and multicore CPUs to accelerate compute-intensive tasks in your Mac apps. Use OpenCL to incorporate advanced numerical and data analytics features, perform cutting-edge image and media processing, and deliver accurate physics and AI simulation in games.
Reference, Guides, and Sample Code
- Selecting a GPU for OpenCL on the Mac Pro (Late 2013) Learn how to query the GPUs of the latest Mac Pro and select one or both for use by OpenCL.
- OpenCL and OpenGL Support in OS X Mavericks Get details on the OpenCL and OpenGL versions supported by Mac computers running OS X Mavericks.
- OS X v10.9 API Diffs Review the latest updates to the OpenCL.framework for OS X Mavericks.
- OpenCL Programming Guide for Mac Learn about OpenCL for OS X, including parallelizable routines, Grand Central Dispatch, memory objects, data sharing, and more.
- OpenCL Specification Get full details on the OpenCL standard from the OpenCL Specification version 1.2.
- OpenCL N-Body Simulation Example Uses OpenCL and OpenGL to simulate a classical N-Body gravitational system while efficiently using one or more GPUs.
- OpenCL Hello World Example View sample code on basic usage of OpenCL, calculating a mathematical square for a buffer of floating point values.
- OpenCL Procedural Geometric Displacement Example View sample code on binding OpenCL to existing OpenGL buffers.
- OpenCL Procedural Grass and Terrain Example View sample code on creating a procedural field of grass on a generated terrain model, which is then rendered with OpenGL.
Videos
Learn about OpenCL with video presentations and tutorials.
- Harnessing the Power of the Mac Pro with OpenGL and OpenCL
- Working with OpenCL
- What’s New in OpenGL for OS X
- Core Image Effects and Techniques
Forums
Post questions and discuss OpenCL with other developers and Apple engineers.
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Using the OpenCL Logo
If your app uses OpenCL or you've created your own implementation, learn about licensing the OpenCL logo.
Tools and Related Resources
OpenCL is an open standard defined by the Khronos Group. For more information about the OpenCL specification, visit http://www.khronos.org/registry/cl/