Can Ling 3.0 Flash VL run on Mac Studio M4 Max 36GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_M · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_M build needs about 92.2GB, above this Mac's conservative 32.4GB working budget.
−59.8GB short
above the working budget
92.2GB
needed at Q4_K_M
Q4_K_M
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 92.2 GBworking budget 32.4 GB · short 59.8 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_M GGUF (78.7 GB) + mmap overhead | 82.6 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 8.7 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_M, 4K context | 92.2 |
| Working budget | 36 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 32.4 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −59.8 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ1_S | 28.1 GB | 39 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q2_K | 47.8 GB | 59.7 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q3_K_M | 59.8 GB | 72.3 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| IQ4_XS | 69.4 GB | 82.4 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_0 | 71.1 GB | 84.2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_K_S | 74 GB | 87.2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q4_K_M ★ | 78.7 GB | 92.2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q5_K_M | 95.9 GB | 110.2 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q6_K | 109.7 GB | 124.7 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 132.4 GB | 148.6 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
Ling 3.0 Flash VL on other Mac Studio M4 Max configurations
FAQ
Can the Mac Studio M4 Max · 36GB run Ling 3.0 Flash VL?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_M build needs about 92.2GB, above the 32.4GB working budget.
Which Ling 3.0 Flash VL 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 Ling 3.0 Flash VL on this Mac?
Start with LM Studio. This page gives the complete point-and-click walkthrough.
Are these speeds measured on a Mac Studio 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.