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// RUN — FITS
Can the Apple M4 Max 36GB run ZymCTRL?
Yes — here's how fast and up to what context, with real measured numbers.
ZymCTRL on the Apple M4 Max 36GB
| Quant | Fits? | Max context | Speed | Beyond context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | yes | 449k | 251.5-303.3 t/s | ~4.6-5.6 (slow) |
| Q8 | yes | 460k | 503.1-606.7 t/s | ~9.2-11.1 (slow) |
| Q4 | yes | 465k | 898.4-1083.3 t/s | ~16.5-19.8 (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 ZymCTRL?▶
Yes. At Q4 it generates ~898.4-1083.3 tok/s and fits up to 465k context; beyond that it spills to SSD swap and slows to ~16.5-19.8 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.