Can I run this LLM?
Can a MacBook Pro M3 Pro (36GB) run LFM2.5 24B A2B?
LFM · LFM Open License v1.0 (restricted) · estimated for a 36.0 GB machine at 4K context.
Yes — it runs great.
Runs greatBest fit: LFM2.5 24B A2B at Q5_K_M · 17.9 GB weights · 40–61 tok/s on a MacBook Pro M3 Pro (36GB).
Pack & allocation notes: Q2–Q6 labels use Unsloth's dynamic UD-Qn_K_XL packs. The FP16 label uses BF16 weights. Runtime allocation can differ for this hybrid model. The LFM Open License v1.0 has commercial restrictions.
Arena Text Overall · style-controlled
UnratedNo exact matchNo reviewed exact Arena match
No reviewed exact model/configuration match in the Arena Text Overall style-controlled snapshot. No family or editorial score is substituted. Local quantization quality is unmeasured.
Snapshot published 2026-10-08 · snapshot imported 2026-10-11 UTC · validated last-good data · manual refresh
Arena leaderboard dataset · Arena / lmarena-ai, Arena Leaderboard Dataset (CC BY 4.0). Selected Text Overall style-controlled rows; field names adapted, ratings unchanged. · dataset CC BY 4.0 · revision e16f90232986
- Total memory at 4K context
- 18.8 GB
- Weights + KV cache + runtime overhead
- Estimated generation
- 40–61 tok/s
- Estimated first token
- ~4.7s
Every quantization on this machine
On small screens, each quant lists every metric below its name. On wider screens, scroll sideways for total memory, speed and fit. Keyboard: focus the table, then use the arrow keys. Quant names stay visible.
| Quant | Weights | Total memory | Speed | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 8.0 GB | 8.9 GB | 68–102 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q3_K_M | 11.0 GB | 11.8 GB | 56–85 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q4_K_M | 14.9 GB | 15.8 GB | 46–69 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q5_K_M | 17.9 GB | 18.8 GB | 40–61 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 21.9 GB | 22.7 GB | 35–52 tok/s | Tight / slow |
| Q8_0 | 25.5 GB | 26.4 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
| FP16 | 48.0 GB | 48.8 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
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