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Running LLMs on Apple A18 Pro GPU: What You Can Run

The Apple A18 Pro GPU carries 8GB of unified memory, about 5GB of which reaches a model under macOS, with 34.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth, making it an entry-level option for running local AI models. Here is which models fit, how fast they run, and what quantisation gives the best balance of quality and speed.

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Running LLMs on Apple A18 Pro GPU: Complete Guide

The Apple A18 Pro GPU has 8GB of unified memory, of which about 5GB reaches a model under macOS, and 34.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, making it an entry-level option for running local AI models. This guide covers which LLMs fit, expected tok/s performance, and recommended settings.

See the full Apple A18 Pro GPU specs page for detailed specifications, all compatible models, and speed estimates.