Can I Run MiniMax M2.5 on Apple M2 Max?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 10, 2026
No — the MiniMax M2.5 family does not fit in the Apple M2 Max's 96 GB VRAM.
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Apple M2 Max Specs
| VRAM | 96 GB unified memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | 400 GB/s |
Why It Does Not Fit
Every MiniMax M2.5 variant requires more VRAM than the Apple M2 Max provides (96 GB).
Nearest GPU That Fits
Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB VRAM).
Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra
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FAQ
Can I run MiniMax M2.5 on the Apple M2 Max?
No — the MiniMax M2.5 family does not fit in the Apple M2 Max's 96 GB VRAM.
What GPU should I get instead to run MiniMax M2.5?
The Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB VRAM) is the cheapest upgrade that fits it.
MiniMax M2.5 on Other GPUs
Popular Models on the Apple M2 Max
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