Can Hunyuan 3 (Hy3) run on Mac Studio M5 Max 48GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_M · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_M build needs about 213GB, above this Mac's conservative 43.2GB working budget.
−169.8GB short
above the working budget
213GB
needed at Q4_K_M
Q4_K_M
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 213 GBworking budget 43.2 GB · short 169.8 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_M GGUF (182.2 GB) + mmap overhead | 191.3 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 20.9 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_M, 4K context | 213 |
| Working budget | 48 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 43.2 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −169.8 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ1_S | 64.1 GB | 89 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q2_K | 106.7 GB | 133.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q3_K_M | 137.5 GB | 166.1 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| IQ4_XS | 160.8 GB | 190.6 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_0 | 170.3 GB | 200.5 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_K_S | 175.5 GB | 206 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_K_M ★ | 182.2 GB | 213 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q5_K_M | 212.8 GB | 245.2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q6_K | 257.2 GB | 291.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 317.7 GB | 355.3 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
Hunyuan 3 (Hy3) on other Mac Studio M5 Max configurations
FAQ
Can the Mac Studio M5 Max · 48GB run Hunyuan 3 (Hy3)?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_M build needs about 213GB, above the 43.2GB working budget.
Which Hunyuan 3 (Hy3) 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 Hunyuan 3 (Hy3) on this Mac?
Start with LM Studio. This page gives the complete point-and-click walkthrough.
Are these speeds measured on a Mac Studio 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.