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Can Apple M2 Max run Zai Org Glm 4 7?

Zai Org Glm 4 7 speed on Apple M2 Max and quantization-level VRAM fit.

Q4 not recommended96GB VRAM availableRequires 180GB+

Apple M2 Max does not meet the minimum VRAM requirement for Q4 inference of Zai Org Glm 4 7. Review the quantization breakdown below to see how higher precision settings impact VRAM and throughput.

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Short answer: Apple M2 Max is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Zai Org Glm 4 7 (about 180GB needed).
Estimated speed
6 tok/s
VRAM needed
180GB
VRAM headroom
-84GB

What this means for you

Apple M2 Max lacks sufficient VRAM for comfortable Zai Org Glm 4 7 operation with Q4 quantization.

Your 96GB GPU is 84GB short of the 180GB minimum.

Options: (1) Try Q2 or Q3 quantization for lower VRAM requirements, (2) Consider cloud GPU rental, (3) Upgrade to a GPU with at least 16GB VRAM.

Quantization breakdown

QuantizationVRAM neededVRAM availableEstimated speedVerdict
Q4180GB96GB6.44 tok/s❌ Not recommended
Q8359GB96GB4.51 tok/s❌ Not recommended
FP16717GB96GB2.45 tok/s❌ Not recommended

Suitable alternatives

AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB
91.59 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Zai Org Glm 4 7 on AMD Instinct MI300X
Apple M2 Ultra
192GB
12.88 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Zai Org Glm 4 7 on Apple M2 Ultra
Need more VRAM for Zai Org Glm 4 7?
Apple M2 Max is 84GB short. Consider a GPU with 234GB+ VRAM.
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More questions

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Compatibility FAQ

Can Apple M2 Max run Zai Org Glm 4 7?

Apple M2 Max is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Zai Org Glm 4 7 (about 180GB needed).

How much VRAM is needed for Zai Org Glm 4 7 on Apple M2 Max?

Q4 inference is estimated to need about 180GB VRAM on this page, while Apple M2 Max has 96GB available.

What if Apple M2 Max is not enough for Zai Org Glm 4 7?

Try lower-bit quantization, choose a smaller model, or move to a higher-VRAM GPU from the alternatives list.