Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated August 15, 2026
Yes. Command R (35B) needs 21.1 GB at Q4_K_M and the Apple M2 Max has 96 GB, leaving about 74.9 GB of headroom, at roughly 8 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 32K of context.
| Model | Command R (35B) |
| Parameters | 35B |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| VRAM needed | 21.1 GB |
| Apple M2 Max VRAM | 96 GB |
| Verdict | Runs |
| Max context | 32K |
| Estimated speed | ~8 tok/s |
Nothing to change — run it at Q4_K_M. If you want more capability, check whether the next size up also fits.
Running Command R (35B) on this card:
At 2 hrs/day, buying (~$3,499) beats renting at $0.34/hr after about 14.3 years.
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