Can M4 Max run HunyuanVideo 13B?

Yes — runs locally

~36 tok/sec · Fast — smooth conversation. Responses feel real-time.

Your VRAM

128 GB

Model size

13B

Best quant

FP16

VRAM needed

60.0 GB

The verdict

The M4 Max (128 GB VRAM) handles HunyuanVideo 13B comfortably using the FP16 quantization, which fits in 60.0 GB. Expected throughput is around 36 tokens/second, which feels Fast — smooth conversation. Responses feel real-time. in interactive use. Tencent's flagship open video model. 720p quality but requires 60+ GB VRAM (or aggressive offloading + tiling).

How to run it

1. Install Ollama or LM Studio.
2. Pull the FP16 GGUF — best balance of quality and speed on 128 GB.
3. Start chatting. Expect ~36 tok/sec on first-token, faster after warmup.

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FAQ (20)

What GPU do I need to run HunyuanVideo 13B?

To run HunyuanVideo 13B, you need a GPU with at least 60 GB of VRAM. NVIDIA A100 or V100 are recommended for optimal performance.

Is HunyuanVideo 13B good for coding?

HunyuanVideo 13B is primarily designed for video generation and may not be the best choice for coding tasks. Consider models like Codex or CodeLlama for coding-specific applications.

HunyuanVideo 13B vs Llama 3.1 8B?

HunyuanVideo 13B has 13 billion parameters and focuses on video generation, while Llama 3.1 8B is smaller and more versatile, suitable for a wider range of tasks including text generation.

Can I run HunyuanVideo 13B on a Mac?

Running HunyuanVideo 13B on a Mac is challenging due to the high VRAM requirement. You would need a Mac with an external GPU setup or consider cloud-based solutions.

How much VRAM does HunyuanVideo 13B need?

HunyuanVideo 13B requires 60 GB of VRAM to run efficiently. Aggressive offloading and tiling techniques can help reduce this requirement.

Is HunyuanVideo 13B censored?

HunyuanVideo 13B is not explicitly censored, but its outputs are governed by the training data and the model's architecture, which may include content filters.

Is HunyuanVideo 13B commercial-use allowed?

HunyuanVideo 13B is licensed under the tencent-hunyuan license, which allows commercial use but includes specific terms and conditions. Review the license for details.

HunyuanVideo 13B context length?

The context length for HunyuanVideo 13B is currently unknown. For detailed information, refer to the official documentation or contact the developers.

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