Can I Run DeepSeek V3.2 on Apple M3 Pro?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 10, 2026
No — the DeepSeek V3.2 family does not fit in the Apple M3 Pro's 36 GB VRAM.
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Apple M3 Pro Specs
| VRAM | 36 GB unified memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153 GB/s |
Why It Does Not Fit
Every DeepSeek V3.2 variant requires more VRAM than the Apple M3 Pro provides (36 GB).
Nearest GPU That Fits
Apple M2 Max (96 GB VRAM).
Apple Mac Studio M2 Max
Launch MSRP: $3,499
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FAQ
Can I run DeepSeek V3.2 on the Apple M3 Pro?
No — the DeepSeek V3.2 family does not fit in the Apple M3 Pro's 36 GB VRAM.
What GPU should I get instead to run DeepSeek V3.2?
The Apple M2 Max (96 GB VRAM) is the cheapest upgrade that fits it.
DeepSeek V3.2 on Other GPUs
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