Can I Run Cogito v1 on Apple M3 Max?
Autor: Jakub Rusinowski · Ostatnia aktualizacja: 29 września 2026
Yes, comfortably — Cogito v1 70B at Q4_K_M needs 45.7 GB at 8K context (42.3 GB weights + 3.4 GB KV cache/overhead), leaving ~50.3 GB of the Apple M3 Max's 96 GB usable memory, at ~5 tok/s (est.), with room for up to 128K context.
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Apple M3 Max Specs
| VRAM | 128 GB unified memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | 400 GB/s |
Cogito v1 70B on the Apple M3 Max: VRAM by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Fits 128 GB? | Max context | Whole PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F16 | 143.5 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q8_0 | 77.9 GB | ✓ Yes | 32K | — |
| Q6_K | 60.9 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q5_K_M | 53.1 GB | ✓ Yes | 128K | — |
| Q4_K_M | 45.7 GB | ✓ Yes | 128K | — |
| Q3_K_M | 33.3 GB | ✓ Yes | 128K | — |
| Q2_K | 26.5 GB | ✓ Yes | 128K | — |
Assumes an 8K-token context with an f16 KV cache. A longer window needs more; a quantized KV cache needs less. “Max context” is the largest window that still fits in 128 GB of unified memory. Figures are estimates from parameter count, quantization and memory bandwidth — the analyzer lets you tune KV-cache quant and context.
Context costs VRAM too. At Q4_K_M on the Apple M3 Max: 8K 45.7 GB · 32K 53.8 GB · 128K 86 GB. Every window this model publishes still fits 128 GB.
No compatible GPU? Cogito v1 on 8 GB of system RAM, CPU only: runs.
Cogito v1 Sizes That Fit the Apple M3 Max (at 8K context)
| Cogito v1 70B | Q4_K_M · 45.7 GB at 8K context · ~5 tok/s (est.) |
| Cogito v1 32B | Q4_K_M · 22.3 GB at 8K context · ~10 tok/s (est.) |
| Cogito v1 14B | Q4_K_M · 10.9 GB at 8K context · ~22 tok/s (est.) |
| Cogito v1 8B | Q4_K_M · 6.7 GB at 8K context · ~36 tok/s (est.) |
| Cogito v1 3B | Q4_K_M · 3.6 GB at 8K context · ~75 tok/s (est.) |
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FAQ
Is the Apple M3 Max enough to run Cogito v1 locally?
Yes, comfortably — Cogito v1 70B at Q4_K_M needs 45.7 GB at 8K context (42.3 GB weights + 3.4 GB KV cache/overhead), leaving ~50.3 GB of the Apple M3 Max's 96 GB usable memory, at ~5 tok/s (est.), with room for up to 128K context.
What's the best Cogito v1 size for the Apple M3 Max?
Cogito v1 70B at Q4_K_M quantization needs 45.7 GB at 8K context (42.3 GB weights + 3.4 GB KV cache/overhead), estimated ~5 tokens/sec, up to 128K context.
Every Cogito v1 size on the Apple M3 Max
| Size | VRAM at 8K | Verdict | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cogito v1 70B | 45.7 GB | Runs | ~5 tok/s |
| Cogito v1 32B | 22.3 GB | Runs | ~10 tok/s |
| Cogito v1 14B | 10.9 GB | Runs | ~22 tok/s |
| Cogito v1 8B | 6.7 GB | Runs | ~36 tok/s |
| Cogito v1 3B | 3.6 GB | Runs | ~75 tok/s |
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