Can I Run DeepSeek V4 on Apple M4 Max?
作者： Jakub Rusinowski · 最后更新： 2026年7月12日
No — DeepSeek V4 doesn't fit the Apple M4 Max's 128 GB. The cheapest card that runs it is the Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB).
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Apple M4 Max Specs
| VRAM | 128 GB unified memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | 546 GB/s |
DeepSeek V4-Flash on the Apple M4 Max: VRAM by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Fits 128 GB? | Max context | Whole PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F16 | 569.1 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q8_0 | 302.8 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q6_K | 234 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q5_K_M | 202.4 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q4_K_M | 172.6 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q3_K_M | 122.1 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q2_K | 94.5 GB | ✓ Yes | 256K | — |
Assumes a 4K-token context with an f16 KV cache, on an estimated architecture — this model publishes no config we can read. 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 (experimental) on the Apple M4 Max: 8K 172.8 GB ✗ · 32K 174.6 GB ✗ · 128K 181.5 GB ✗. Past 8K it no longer fits 128 GB — a q8_0 KV cache buys roughly half of that back, which the calculator will price for you.
No compatible GPU? DeepSeek V4-Flash on 128 GB of system RAM, CPU only: runs, but it is tight.
Why It Does Not Fit
Every DeepSeek V4 variant requires more VRAM than the Apple M4 Max provides (128 GB).
Nearest GPU That Fits
Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB VRAM).
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FAQ
Does the Apple M4 Max have enough VRAM for DeepSeek V4?
No — DeepSeek V4 doesn't fit the Apple M4 Max's 128 GB. The cheapest card that runs it is the Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB).
Which GPU can actually run DeepSeek V4?
The Apple M2 Ultra (192 GB VRAM) is the cheapest upgrade that fits it.
Every DeepSeek V4 size on the Apple M4 Max
| Size | VRAM | Verdict | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4-Pro | 526 GB | Does not fit | — |
| DeepSeek V4-Flash | 171.5 GB | Runs at Q3_K_M | — |
DeepSeek V4 on Other GPUs
- DeepSeek V4 on Apple M1 Ultra
- DeepSeek V4 on Apple M5 Max
- DeepSeek V4 on NVIDIA DGX Spark
- DeepSeek V4 on AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Popular Models on the Apple M4 Max
VRAM Tier
Troubleshooting
- Ollama: "model requires more system memory than is available"
- Which GGUF quant should I download? (Q4 vs Q5 vs Q8)
Buying Guide
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