Can M3 Max run Magnum v4 72B?
Yes — runs locally
~17 tok/sec · Good — slight pause, then text streams smoothly.
The verdict
The M3 Max (128 GB VRAM) handles Magnum v4 72B comfortably using the Q4_K_M quantization, which fits in 44.7 GB. Expected throughput is around 17 tokens/second, which feels Good — slight pause, then text streams smoothly. in interactive use. Qwen2.5-72B fine-tuned on Claude-Opus-style literary data. Highest-quality long-form prose at the 72B class. Apache 2.0.
How to run it
- 1. Install Ollama or LM Studio.
- 2. Pull the
Q4_K_MGGUF — best balance of quality and speed on 128 GB. - 3. Start chatting. Expect ~17 tok/sec on first-token, faster after warmup.
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FAQ (20)
What GPU do I need to run Magnum v4 72B?
To run Magnum v4 72B, you need a GPU with at least 44.7 GB of VRAM, depending on the quantization level. For optimal performance, a GPU with 144.5 GB of VRAM is recommended.
Is Magnum v4 72B good for coding?
Magnum v4 72B is primarily designed for generating high-quality long-form prose and may not be optimized for coding tasks. However, it can still provide useful assistance in natural language understanding and generation.
Magnum v4 72B vs Llama 3.1 8B?
Magnum v4 72B has 72 billion parameters, making it significantly larger and potentially more powerful than Llama 3.1 8B, which has 8 billion parameters. Magnum v4 72B is better suited for complex and detailed tasks.
Can I run Magnum v4 72B on a Mac?
Yes, you can run Magnum v4 72B on a Mac, but you will need a Mac with a compatible GPU that meets the VRAM requirements. Ensure your Mac has at least 44.7 GB of VRAM for the minimum configuration.
How much VRAM does Magnum v4 72B need?
Magnum v4 72B requires between 44.7 GB and 144.5 GB of VRAM, depending on the quantization level used. Higher quantization levels reduce the VRAM requirement but may impact performance.
Is Magnum v4 72B censored?
Magnum v4 72B is not inherently censored, but its behavior can be influenced by the data it was trained on and any post-training modifications. It is designed to generate high-quality, uncensored content.
Is Magnum v4 72B commercial-use allowed?
Yes, Magnum v4 72B is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows for commercial use as long as you comply with the terms of the license.
Magnum v4 72B context length?
Magnum v4 72B has a context length of 131,072 tokens, allowing it to handle very long sequences of text effectively.
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