Can Ministral 3 8B run on MacBook Neo A18 Pro 8GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_M · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_M build needs about 6.8GB, above this Mac's conservative 5GB working budget.
−1.8GB short
above the working budget
6.8GB
needed at Q4_K_M
Q4_K_M
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 6.8 GBworking budget 5 GB · short 1.8 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_M GGUF (5.2 GB) + mmap overhead | 5.5 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 0.6 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_M, 4K context | 6.8 |
| Working budget | 8 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 5 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −1.8 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M ★ | 5.2 GB | 6.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q5_K_M | 6.1 GB | 7.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 9 GB | 10.8 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
FAQ
Can the MacBook Neo A18 Pro · 8GB run Ministral 3 8B?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_M build needs about 6.8GB, above the 5GB working budget.
Which Ministral 3 8B 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 Ministral 3 8B on this Mac?
Start with LM Studio. This page gives the complete point-and-click walkthrough.
Are these speeds measured on a MacBook Neo A18 Pro?
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.