---
name: "SDL_GetPerformanceCounter"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl3-doc"
version: "3.2.10+ds-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_GetPerformanceCounter"
---

# SDL\_GetPerformanceCounter(3)

Get the current value of the high resolution counter.

## NAME

SDL\_GetPerformanceCounter - Get the current value of the high resolution counter.

## HEADER FILE

Defined in SDL3/SDL\_timer.h

## SYNOPSIS

```
#include "SDL3/SDL.h"
```

**Uint64 SDL\_GetPerformanceCounter(void);**

## DESCRIPTION

This function is typically used for profiling.

The counter values are only meaningful relative to each other. Differences between values can be converted to times by using

**SDL\_GetPerformanceFrequency** ().

## RETURN VALUE

( **Uint64** ) Returns the current counter value.

## THREAD SAFETY

It is safe to call this function from any thread.

## AVAILABILITY

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.

## SEE ALSO

**•**(3), [**SDL\_GetPerformanceFrequency**(3)](/SDL_GetPerformanceFrequency/3.md)