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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M4 Max 36GB run Hybrid H3-355M?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
Hybrid H3-355M on the Apple M4 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 461k | 522.9-630.6 t/s | ~9.6-11.5 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 466k | 1045.9-1261.2 t/s | ~19.2-23.1 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 468k | 1867.6-2252.1 t/s | ~34.2-41.2 (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 Hybrid H3-355M?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~1867.6-2252.1 tok/s and fits up to 468k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~34.2-41.2 tok/s.
How much context fits?▶
At Q4, up to about 468k tokens stay in fast memory; longer context spills to SSD swap and throughput collapses.