The Apple M2 Pro (16GB) carries 16GB of unified memory, about 10.7GB of which reaches a model under macOS, with 200 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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The Apple M2 Pro (16GB) has 16GB of unified memory, of which about 10.7GB reaches a model under macOS, and 200 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 M2 Pro (16GB) specs page for detailed specifications, all compatible models, and speed estimates. Current price: $1299.