Can I Run MiniMax M3 on Apple M1 Max?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 10, 2026
No — the MiniMax M3 family does not fit in the Apple M1 Max's 64 GB VRAM.
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Apple M1 Max Specs
| VRAM | 64 GB unified memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | 400 GB/s |
Why It Does Not Fit
Every MiniMax M3 variant requires more VRAM than the Apple M1 Max provides (64 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 M3 on the Apple M1 Max?
No — the MiniMax M3 family does not fit in the Apple M1 Max's 64 GB VRAM.
What GPU should I get instead to run MiniMax M3?
The Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB VRAM) is the cheapest upgrade that fits it.
MiniMax M3 on Other GPUs
Popular Models on the Apple M1 Max
VRAM Tier
Troubleshooting
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