Can DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp run on MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_XL · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_XL build needs about 183.5GB, above this Mac's conservative 32.4GB working budget.
−151.1GB short
above the working budget
183.5GB
needed at Q4_K_XL
Q4_K_XL
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 183.5 GBworking budget 32.4 GB · short 151.1 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_XL GGUF (155.1 GB) + mmap overhead | 162.9 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 19.9 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_XL, 4K context | 183.5 |
| Working budget | 36 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 32.4 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −151.1 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_XL ★ | 155.1 GB | 183.5 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q8_K_XL | 161.9 GB | 190.7 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp on other MacBook Pro M4 Max configurations
FAQ
Can the MacBook Pro M4 Max · 36GB run DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_XL build needs about 183.5GB, above the 32.4GB working budget.
Which DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp quant should I use on this Mac?
None of the tracked quants fit this configuration safely. Choose a smaller model or a Mac with more unified memory.
Which app should I use for DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp on this Mac?
Start with LM Studio. This page gives the complete point-and-click walkthrough.
Are these speeds measured on a MacBook Pro M4 Max?
No. The range is a formula estimate based on memory bandwidth, model size, active parameters, cooling, and a 4K context. The app, backend, thermals, and prompt can change real performance.