# Supported Models
Any hardware supporting SSE4.1 CPU and 64-Bit firmware work on this patcher. To check your hardware model, run the below command on the applicable machine:
system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep 'Model Identifier'
The below table will list all supported and unsupported functions of the patcher currently:
Note: In this patcher, Brightness Control is tied to GPU acceleration
# MacBook
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook1,1 | Mid-2006 | NO | 32-Bit CPU limitation |
| MacBook2,1 | Late 2006 | 32-Bit Firmware limitation | |
| MacBook3,1 | Late 2007 | ||
| MacBook4,1 | Early 2008 | ||
| MacBook5,1 | Late 2008 | YES | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - Trackpad Issues |
| MacBook5,2 | Early 2009 | ||
| MacBook6,1 | Late 2009 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) | |
| MacBook7,1 | Mid-2010 |
# MacBook Air
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBookAir1,1 | Early 2008 | NO | Requires SSE4.1 CPU |
| MacBookAir2,1 | Late 2008 | YES | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - No Wifi Patches implemented(#102 (opens new window)) |
| MacBookAir3,1 | Late 2010 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) | |
| MacBookAir3,2 | |||
| MacBookAir4,1 | Mid-2011 | ||
| MacBookAir4,2 | |||
| MacBookAir5,1 | Mid-2012 | Everything is supported | |
| MacBookAir5,2 |
# MacBook Pro
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBookPro1,1 | Early 2006 | NO | 32-Bit CPU limitation |
| MacBookPro1,2 | |||
| MacBookPro2,1 | Late 2006 | 32-Bit Firmware limitation | |
| MacBookPro2,2 | Late 2006 | ||
| MacBookPro3,1 | Mid-2007 | - Requires SSE4.1 CPU | |
| MacBookPro4,1 | Early 2008 | YES | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - No Wifi Patches implemented(#102 (opens new window)) |
| MacBookPro5,1 | Late 2008 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) | |
| MacBookPro5,2 | Early 2009 | ||
| MacBookPro5,3 | Mid-2009 | ||
| MacBookPro5,4 | |||
| MacBookPro5,5 | |||
| MacBookPro6,1 | Mid-2010 | ||
| MacBookPro6,2 | |||
| MacBookPro7,1 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - Ethernet Connection Issues(#45 (opens new window)) | ||
| MacBookPro8,1 | Early 2011 | ||
| MacBookPro8,2 | |||
| MacBookPro8,3 | |||
| MacBookPro9,1 | Mid-2012 | Everything is supported | |
| MacBookPro9,2 | |||
| MacBookPro10,1 | Mid-2012, Early 2013 | ||
| MacBookPro10,2 | Late 2012, Early 2013 |
# Mac mini
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macmini1,1 | Early 2006 | NO | 32-Bit CPU limitation |
| Macmini2,1 | Mid-2007 | 32-Bit Firmware limitation | |
| Macmini3,1 | Early 2009 | YES | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) |
| Macmini4,1 | Mid-2010 | ||
| Macmini5,1 | Mid-2011 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - Ethernet Connection Issues(#45 (opens new window)) | |
| Macmini5,2 | |||
| Macmini5,3 | |||
| Macmini6,1 | Late 2012 | Everything is supported | |
| Macmini6,2 |
# iMac
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMac4,1 | Early 2006 | NO | 32-Bit CPU limitation |
| iMac4,2 | Mid-2006 | ||
| iMac5,1 | Late 2006 | 32-Bit Firmware limitation | |
| iMac5,2 | |||
| iMac6,1 | |||
| iMac7,1 | Mid-2007 | YES | - Requires an SSE4.1 CPU Upgrade - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) |
| iMac8,1 | Early 2008 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - No Wifi Patches implemented(#102 (opens new window)) | |
| iMac9,1 | Early 2009 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) | |
| iMac10,1 | Late 2009 | ||
| iMac11,1 | - No GPU Acceleration in Big Sur(#108 (opens new window)) - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) - Ethernet Connection Issues(#45 (opens new window)) | ||
| iMac11,2 | Mid-2010 | ||
| iMac11,3 | |||
| iMac12,1 | Mid-2011 | ||
| iMac12,2 | |||
| iMac13,1 | Late 2012 | Everything is supported | |
| iMac13,2 | |||
| iMac14,1 | Late 2013 | ||
| iMac14,2 | |||
| iMac14,3 |
# Mac Pro
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacPro1,1 | Mid-2006 | NO | 32-Bit Firmware limitation |
| MacPro2,1 | Mid-2007 | ||
| MacPro3,1 | Early 2008 | YES | - No AppleHDA(Audio) Patching implemented(#76 (opens new window)) |
| MacPro4,1 | Early 2009 | Everything is supported as long as GPU is Metal capable | |
| MacPro5,1 | Mid-2010, Mid-2012 |
# Xserve
| SMBIOS | Year | Supported | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xserve1,1 | Mid-2006 | NO | 32-Bit Firmware limitation |
| Xserve2,1 | Early 2008 | ||
| Xserve3,1 | Early 2009 | YES | Everything is supported as long as GPU is Metal capable |