M4-Pro48 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU16-Core GPU
Mac Mini M4 Pro (48 GB)
Sweet spot for local LLMs. 48 GB is comfortable for 30B in 4-bit, 70B is tight.
M4-Pro48 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU16-Core GPU
Sweet spot for local LLMs. 48 GB is comfortable for 30B in 4-bit, 70B is tight.
Comfortable up to 30B in 4-bit. 70B runs but is slow.
M4-Pro24 GB Unified Memory512 GB SSD12-Core CPU16-Core GPUGigabit Ethernet
M4 Pro with double memory bandwidth. Measurably faster than M4 for token-heavy models.
Last checked: 2026-06-04
M4-Pro24 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU16-Core GPU
Pro laptop with M4 Pro. Mobile workstation for 13B–20B models.
Last checked: 2026-06-03
M2-Max32 GB Unified Memory12-Core CPU38-Core GPU previous-gen
Previous generation, still very good for 30B. Often cheaper than M4 Pro 48 GB.
Last checked: 2026-06-03
M2-Ultra64 GB Unified Memory24-Core CPU60-Core GPU previous-gen
Classic for 70B in 4-bit. Previous generation — cheaper than current alternatives.
Last checked: 2026-06-03
M4-Max36 GB Unified Memory14-Core CPU32-Core GPU
Mobile workstation class. 36 GB is comfortable for 30B.
Last checked: 2026-06-03
M4-Max48 GB Unified Memory16-Core CPU40-Core GPU
Maximum for laptops. Mobile workstation, 70B tight, 30B comfortable.
Last checked: 2026-06-03