The Apple M4 (24GB) carries 24GB of unified memory, about 16GB of which reaches a model under macOS, with 120 GB/s of memory bandwidth, making it a strong mid-range 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 M4 (24GB) has 24GB of unified memory, of which about 16GB reaches a model under macOS, and 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, making it a strong mid-range option for running local AI models. This guide covers which LLMs fit, expected tok/s performance, and recommended settings.
See the full Apple M4 (24GB) specs page for detailed specifications, all compatible models, and speed estimates. Current price: $699.