Current model Compact desktop · 2024

Mac Mini M4 (24 GB)

A bit more headroom for 13B models. Noticeably smoother than 16 GB for all-round use.

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RAM: 24 GB
Bandwidth: 120 GB/s
Comfortable model range: 13B

Local AI fit

13B is the realistic daily range

Comfortable up to 13B in 4-bit. 20B to 24B is tight with short context.

Comfortable: 13B
Tight: 20B
Capacity edge: 24B

24B is a capacity edge, not a blanket promise: it generally requires strong weight quantization, a short context, and little parallel load. KV-cache precision and the model architecture can materially change the result.

24GB explained Why unified memory is more than model weights Understand quantization, KV cache, macOS headroom, and the difference between “fits” and “runs well.” Open RAM guide

Purchase status

Current model

Available new. Check the exact configuration and current price with the seller.

Generation: M4
Released: 2024
Data checked: 2026-06-03

At a glance

Technical Specs

Compact desktop

Chip: M4
RAM: 24 GB
CPU cores: 10
GPU cores: 10
Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s
Form factor: Compact desktop
Release year: 2024

What works well

Pros

24 GB for 13B models
Barely more expensive than 16 GB

What to consider

Cons

Still not for 30B+

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