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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M3 Max 36GB run EXAONE 3.5 2.4B?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
EXAONE 3.5 2.4B on the Apple M3 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 398k | 42.5-51.3 t/s | ~1.4-1.7 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 435k | 85-102.5 t/s | ~2.8-3.4 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 451k | 151.8-183 t/s | ~5.1-6.1 (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 M3 Max 36GB run EXAONE 3.5 2.4B?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~151.8-183 tok/s and fits up to 451k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~5.1-6.1 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 451k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.