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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M2 Max 32GB run ESM1-43M?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
ESM1-43M on the Apple M2 Max 32GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 415k | 3192.5-3849.8 t/s | ~79.8-96.2 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 416k | 6385-7699.5 t/s | ~159.6-192.5 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 416k | 11401.7-13749.2 t/s | ~285-343.7 (slow) |
Estimate (memory-bound). Beyond "max context" the KV cache spills to SSD swap and speed drops to the "beyond" figure.
FAQ
Can the Apple M2 Max 32GB run ESM1-43M?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~11401.7-13749.2 tok/s and fits up to 416k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~285-343.7 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 416k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.