Can I run this LLM?
Can a MacBook Pro M4 Max (48GB) run Gemma 2 2B?
Gemma · Gemma · estimated for a 48.0 GB machine at 4K context.
Yes — it runs great.
Best fit: Gemma 2 2B at Q8_0 · 2.8 GB · 69–103 tok/s on a MacBook Pro M4 Max (48GB).
Every quantization on this machine
| Quant | Size | Speed | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 1.6 GB | 88–133 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q5_K_M | 1.9 GB | 83–124 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 2.2 GB | 78–117 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 2.8 GB | 69–103 tok/s | Runs great |
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