diff --git a/intern/cycles/blender/addon/ui.py b/intern/cycles/blender/addon/ui.py
index c61ae37c215..33a65c6cc8f 100644
--- a/intern/cycles/blender/addon/ui.py
+++ b/intern/cycles/blender/addon/ui.py
@@ -154,8 +154,9 @@ def use_mnee(context):
     # The MNEE kernel doesn't compile on macOS < 13.
     if use_metal(context):
         import platform
-        v, _, _ = platform.mac_ver()
-        if float(v) < 13.0:
+        version, _, _ = platform.mac_ver()
+        major_version = version.split(".")[0]
+        if int(major_version) < 13:
             return False
     return True