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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M4 Max 36GB run ADM?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
ADM on the Apple M4 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 454k | 332.1-400.5 t/s | ~6.1-7.3 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 463k | 664.2-800.9 t/s | ~12.2-14.7 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 467k | 1186-1430.2 t/s | ~21.7-26.2 (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 M4 Max 36GB run ADM?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~1186-1430.2 tok/s and fits up to 467k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~21.7-26.2 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.