---
title: MTLTextureSparseTier.tier2
framework: metal
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: metal/mtltexturesparsetier/tier2
---

# MTLTextureSparseTier.tier2

Indicates support for sparse textures tier 2.

## Declaration

```swift
case tier2
```

## Discussion

Discussion In addition to the guarantees tier 1 sparse textures provide, tier 2 sparse textures allow the following: Obtain per-tile activity counters.