GPU Buyers Guide

# Legacy Nvidia

So what's this section for? Well a decent chunk of users have been wondering what the highest supported OS would be for their GPU if the latest isn't supported. The GPUs listed have theoretical support but keep in mind that they're not guaranteed unless shipped in a Mac Pro (opens new window), but even that is flaky. Also keep in mind that this list will likely change as research is done on what device IDs are supported.

Also to note: InjectNvidia may be required for these GPUs. OpenCore users will need to create some EFI strings (opens new window).

And for those wondering, it is possible to run Mojave or even Catalina with these GPUs with a bit of work. Do keep in mind stability is not guaranteed and requires you to modify the macOS file system. Try at your own risk: source (opens new window)

# Fermi series (4xx, 5xx)

# Highest Supported OS: High Sierra (10.13.6)

# Initial Supported OS: Lion (10.7)

Something to note with Fermi GPUs is that while they may be supported in macOS High Sierra, users have experienced issues with stability. If you're experiencing instability as well, you'll want to downgrade to macOS Sierra.

500 series:

  • GTX 570

400 series:

  • GTX 470

# Tesla series (1xx, 2xx, 3xx)

# Highest Supported OS: High Sierra (10.13.6)

# Initial Supported OS: Leopard (10.5)

Similar to Fermi, these GPUs are supported by High Sierra, but don't generally experience the same issues that Fermi does in High Sierra.

300 series:

  • GT 340
  • GT 330
  • GT 320

200 series:

  • GTX 285
  • GTX 280
  • GTX 275
  • GTX 260
  • GT 240
  • GT 230
  • GT 220

100 series:

  • GT 140
  • GT 130
  • GT 120

# GeForce 9 (9xxx) series

# Highest Supported OS: High Sierra (10.13.6)

# Initial Supported OS: Leopard (10.5)

  • 9800 GT
  • 9600 GT
  • 9400 GT
  • 9300 GT

# GeForce 8 (8xxx) series

# Highest Supported OS: High Sierra (10.13.6)

# Initial Supported OS: Leopard (10.5)

  • GeForce 8800

Quadro:

  • FX 5600

# GeForce 7 (7xxx) series

# Highest Supported OS: Lion (10.7)

# Initial Supported OS: Panther (10.3)

Support was dropped in OS X Lion because the drivers were only compiled for 32-bit kernels.

  • 7600 GT
  • 7300 GT

Quadro:

  • FX 4500

# GeForce 6 (6xxx) series

# Highest Supported OS: Lion (10.7)

# Initial Supported OS: Panther (10.3)

  • 6600 GT

⟵ Legacy Intel ⟶