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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M3 Max 36GB run Genie 2 (bio)?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
Genie 2 (bio) on the Apple M3 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 471k | 6496.8-7834.4 t/s | ~216.6-261.1 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 471k | 12993.6-15668.8 t/s | ~433.1-522.3 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 471k | 23202.9-27980 t/s | ~773.4-932.7 (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 M3 Max 36GB run Genie 2 (bio)?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~23202.9-27980 tok/s and fits up to 471k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~773.4-932.7 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 471k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.