Can Holo4 35B-A3B run on MacBook Pro M5 Max 36GB?
What this means
Holo4 35B-A3B fits on the MacBook Pro M5 Max · 36GB at Q4_K_M. We estimate it uses 25.6GB of the conservative 32.4GB working budget.
Estimated decode speed is 126–176.4 tokens/s. A roughly 300-word answer may take around 3 seconds.
See how fast it feels
Using the midpoint of our 126–176.4 tokens/s estimate for this demo.
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_M GGUF (21.3 GB) + mmap overhead | 22.4 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 2.5 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_M, 4K context | 25.6 |
| Working budget | 36 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 32.4 |
| Headroom | remaining inside the working budget | 6.8 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M ★ | 21.3 GB | 25.6 GB | ~126–176.4 tok/s | ✓ Runs great |
Use this model for its intended task
Holo4 35B-A3B is designed to operate desktop applications using screenshots, clicks, typing and tool results. This Mac has enough working memory for the tracked Q4_K_M weights, but loading the file in a plain chat window does not supply the inputs, tools, or action loop that make the model useful.
It documents the intended workflow and supported developer runtimes. This is not yet a point-and-click setup for beginners, so do not install LM Studio expecting an ordinary chat tutorial to reproduce the model's task.
Choose Qwen 3.6 35B-A3B instead. Its page gives the complete graphical install, download, first prompt, and offline check.
This model is designed to operate desktop applications using screenshots, clicks, typing and tool results. Its weights may fit in memory, but it needs a screenshot/action harness and the separate vision projector; loading GGUF weights alone does not control a computer. A normal LM Studio chat does not provide that workflow.
Other models on this Mac
Holo4 35B-A3B on other MacBook Pro M5 Max configurations
FAQ
Can the MacBook Pro M5 Max · 36GB run Holo4 35B-A3B?
Yes at Q4_K_M. We estimate about 25.6GB of working memory and 126–176.4 tokens/s at 4K context.
Which Holo4 35B-A3B quant should I use on this Mac?
Q4_K_M. It is a 21.3GB download and leaves about 6.8GB inside our conservative working budget.
Which app should I use for Holo4 35B-A3B on this Mac?
Holo4 35B-A3B is a task-specific model, not a normal local chat download. The selected weights fit this Mac, but the model still needs its publisher's intended workflow. This page links that repository and recommends Qwen 3.6 35B-A3B if you just want local chat.
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.