Can I Run Cogito v1 3B on Apple M2 Pro?

Autor: Jakub Rusinowski · Ostatnia aktualizacja: 15 sierpnia 2026

Yes. Cogito v1 3B needs 1.8 GB at Q4_K_M and the Apple M2 Pro has 32 GB, leaving about 30.2 GB of headroom, at roughly 42 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 128K of context.

The numbers

ModelCogito v1 3B
Parameters3B
QuantizationQ4_K_M
VRAM needed1.8 GB
Apple M2 Pro VRAM32 GB
VerdictRuns
Max context128K
Estimated speed~42 tok/s

What to do next

Nothing to change — run it at Q4_K_M. If you want more capability, check whether the next size up also fits.

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Running Cogito v1 3B on this card:

Apple Mac mini M2 Pro
32 GB VRAM · 30 W board power
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Other Cogito v1 sizes on the Apple M2 Pro

Cogito v1 3B on nearby hardware

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