Can I Run DeepSeek V4 Flash on a Apple M4 Max (128GB)?
Won't fit — even the smallest quant (Q8_0) needs 310.1GB VRAM.
None of DeepSeek V4 Flash's quantizations fit
Even the most aggressive quantization needs more memory than the Apple M4 Max (128GB) provides. Your options below: rent a bigger GPU in the cloud, or upgrade.
Run it in the cloud instead
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Or upgrade your hardware
GPUs that would let you run this model locally:
Unified memory means ~190GB of usable model RAM in a single quiet box. Runs 405B at Q4.
Datacenter-grade. Most users should rent rather than buy — see cloud options.
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Top-ranked open-source models that fit in 128GB.
FAQ
Can the Apple M4 Max (128GB) run DeepSeek V4 Flash?
No. DeepSeek V4 Flash (291B) needs at least 310.1GB even at its smallest quantization, more than the 128GB on the Apple M4 Max (128GB).
What's the best quantization to use?
None of DeepSeek V4 Flash's available quantizations fit in 128GB. You'll need either a larger GPU, a smaller model, or to run it in the cloud.
What if I need more headroom for context length?
KV cache memory grows with context length. The numbers above assume a baseline 2K-4K context. For long-context use (32K+), add another 2-6GB depending on the model architecture.