Can GLM-5.3-Flash run on MacBook Pro M5 Max 64GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_XL · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_XL build needs about 232.9GB, above this Mac's conservative 57.6GB working budget.
−175.3GB short
above the working budget
232.9GB
needed at Q4_K_XL
Q4_K_XL
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 232.9 GBworking budget 57.6 GB · short 175.3 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_XL GGUF (199.7 GB) + mmap overhead | 209.7 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 22.4 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_XL, 4K context | 232.9 |
| Working budget | 64 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 57.6 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −175.3 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ1_S | 93.1 GB | 121 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| IQ1_M | 97.6 GB | 125.7 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q2_K_XL | 108.7 GB | 137.3 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| IQ3_XXS | 120.4 GB | 149.6 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q3_K_XL | 147.5 GB | 178.1 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| IQ4_XS | 156.8 GB | 187.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_K_XL ★ | 199.7 GB | 232.9 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
GLM-5.3-Flash on other MacBook Pro M5 Max configurations
FAQ
Can the MacBook Pro M5 Max · 64GB run GLM-5.3-Flash?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_XL build needs about 232.9GB, above the 57.6GB working budget.
Which GLM-5.3-Flash 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 GLM-5.3-Flash on this Mac?
Current beginner Mac apps do not load this exact file. Use Bonsai 27B 1-bit in Locally AI instead, or open the advanced publisher instructions on this page.
Are these speeds measured on a MacBook Pro M5 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.