Can I Run Nex-N2 mini on Apple M4?
作者： Jakub Rusinowski · 最后更新： 2026年9月8日
Yes, but it's tight. Nex-N2 mini needs 23.8 GB at 8K context (21.1 GB weights + 2.7 GB KV cache/overhead) at Q4_K_M and the Apple M4 has 24 GB usable, leaving about 0.2 GB of headroom, at roughly 22 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 8K of context.
See what else this hardware can run →
The numbers
| Model | Nex-N2 mini |
| Parameters | 35B (3B active) |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| VRAM needed (8K context) | 23.8 GB |
| Apple M4 usable memory | 24 GB |
| Verdict | Runs |
| Max context | 8K |
| Estimated speed | ~22 tok/s |
Nex-N2 mini on the Apple M4: VRAM by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Fits 32 GB? | Max context | Whole PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F16 | 72.7 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q8_0 | 39.9 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q6_K | 31.4 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q5_K_M | 27.5 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q4_K_M | 23.8 GB | ✓ Yes | 8K | — |
| Q3_K_M | 17.6 GB | ✓ Yes | 32K | — |
| Q2_K | 14.2 GB | ✓ Yes | 32K | — |
Assumes an 8K-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 32 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 M4: 8K 23.8 GB · 32K 29.4 GB ✗ · 128K 52 GB ✗. Past 32K it no longer fits 32 GB — a q8_0 KV cache buys roughly half of that back, which the calculator will price for you.
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.
No compatible GPU? Nex-N2 mini on 24 GB of system RAM, CPU only: runs, but it is tight.
Running Nex-N2 mini on this card:
Nex-N2 mini needs ~24 GB but this GPU has 32 GB. Rent a RTX 4090 (24 GB)-class GPU by the hour instead of buying one:
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.
Cloud rates verified 2026-07 — estimates, and marketplace prices vary. Buying price is GPU MSRP only, not a full PC.
Other Nex-N2 sizes on the Apple M4
- Nex-N2 Pro — does not fit (244.7 GB)
Nex-N2 mini on nearby hardware
- Apple M2 (24 GB) — runs at a lower quant
- Apple M3 Pro (36 GB) — runs
All Nex-N2 sizes on the Apple M4 | Nex-N2 mini model page | Apple M4 GPU page | VRAM calculator | Check your hardware