Can I run this LLM?
Can a MacBook Pro M3 Pro (36GB) run LFM2.5 8B-A1B (MoE)?
LFM · See model card · estimated for a 36.0 GB machine at 4K context.
Yes — it runs great.
Best fit: LFM2.5 8B-A1B (MoE) at FP16 · 17.0 GB · 28–42 tok/s on a MacBook Pro M3 Pro (36GB).
Every quantization on this machine
| Quant | Size | Speed | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 5.2 GB | 65–98 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q5_K_M | 6.0 GB | 59–89 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 7.0 GB | 54–81 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 9.0 GB | 45–68 tok/s | Runs great |
| FP16 | 17.0 GB | 28–42 tok/s | Runs great |
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