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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M3 Max 36GB run Spec-Drafter?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
Spec-Drafter on the Apple M3 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 456k | 204-246 t/s | ~6.8-8.2 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 464k | 408-492 t/s | ~13.6-16.4 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 467k | 728.6-878.6 t/s | ~24.3-29.3 (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 Spec-Drafter?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~728.6-878.6 tok/s and fits up to 467k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~24.3-29.3 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 467k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.