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LunarG Exploring Vulkan To Metal Translation With Mesa


While there is the open-source MoltenVK project that implements the Vulkan API atop Apple's Metal graphics drivers on iOS/macOS, the 3D graphics consulting firm LunarG is exploring the possibility of implementing Vulkan to Metal translation using Mesa.

While there is the open-source MoltenVK project that implements the Vulkan API atop Apple's Metal graphics drivers on iOS/macOS, the 3D graphics consulting firm LunarG is exploring the possibility of implementing Vulkan to Metal translation using Mesa. The 3D graphics engineers with LunarG are exploring the possibility of having a Vulkan to Apple Metal translation layer within Mesa3D. Those curious about Vulkan to Metal translation within Mesa can see this issue ticket with more details and discussions.

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