Can Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B-A3B run on MacBook Pro M5 Pro 24GB?
NO — Won’t fit
Q4_K_M · 4K context · formula estimate
What this means
The checked Q4_K_M build needs about 26.5GB, above this Mac's conservative 21GB working budget.
−5.5GB short
above the working budget
26.5GB
needed at Q4_K_M
Q4_K_M
quant selected
0GB
working headroom
needs 26.5 GBworking budget 21 GB · short 5.5 GB
Where the memory goes
| Component | Detail | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Model weights | Q4_K_M GGUF (22.4 GB) + mmap overhead | 23.5 |
| KV cache | 4K context window | 2.2 |
| Runtime | macOS inference app + compute buffers | 0.8 |
| Total needed | at Q4_K_M, 4K context | 26.5 |
| Working budget | 24 GB unified memory − conservative macOS reserve | 21 |
| Headroom | memory shortfall | −5.5 |
Pick your quant
| Quant | Download | Memory | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M ★ | 22.4 GB | 26.5 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 33.6 GB | 38.3 GB | — | ✕ Won't fit |
Other models on this Mac
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B-A3B on other MacBook Pro M5 Pro configurations
FAQ
Can the MacBook Pro M5 Pro · 24GB run Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B-A3B?
Not with the quants currently tracked. The selected Q4_K_M build needs about 26.5GB, above the 21GB working budget.
Which Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B-A3B 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 Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B-A3B on this Mac?
Start with LM Studio. This page gives the complete point-and-click walkthrough.
Are these speeds measured on a MacBook Pro M5 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.