Can I run this LLM?
Can a MacBook Pro M5 Max (128GB) run Llama 4 Scout (MoE)?
Llama · See model card · estimated for a 128.0 GB machine at 4K context.
Yes — it runs great.
Best fit: Llama 4 Scout (MoE) at Q5_K_M · 76.6 GB · 27–41 tok/s on a MacBook Pro M5 Max (128GB).
Every quantization on this machine
| Quant | Size | Speed | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 39.6 GB | 44–66 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q3_K_M | 51.8 GB | 36–55 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q4_K_M | 65.4 GB | 31–46 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q5_K_M | 76.6 GB | 27–41 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 88.4 GB | 24–36 tok/s | Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 114.5 GB | 19–29 tok/s | Won't fit |
| FP16 | 215.6 GB | 11–17 tok/s | Won't fit |
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