Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated August 15, 2026
Yes. Gemma 4 E4B needs 4.5 GB at Q4 (QAT) and the Apple M3 Pro has 36 GB, leaving about 31.5 GB of headroom, at roughly 16 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 128K of context.
| Model | Gemma 4 E4B |
| Parameters | 4B (Efficient) |
| Quantization | Q4 (QAT) |
| VRAM needed | 4.5 GB |
| Apple M3 Pro VRAM | 36 GB |
| Verdict | Runs |
| Max context | 128K |
| Estimated speed | ~16 tok/s |
Nothing to change — run it at Q4 (QAT). If you want more capability, check whether the next size up also fits.
Running Gemma 4 E4B on this card:
At 2 hrs/day, buying (~$1,999) beats renting at $0.34/hr after about 8.2 years.
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