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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M3 Max 36GB run ProGen2-base?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
ProGen2-base on the Apple M3 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 448k | 133.5-161 t/s | ~4.5-5.4 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 460k | 267-322 t/s | ~8.9-10.7 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 465k | 476.8-575 t/s | ~15.9-19.2 (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 ProGen2-base?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~476.8-575 tok/s and fits up to 465k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~15.9-19.2 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 465k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.