Metric
What is LLMCheck Score?
LLMCheck's proprietary 0–100 composite metric for ranking local LLMs. The score combines 50 points for capability (reasoning, coding, instruction-following), 25 points for Mac speed (tok/s on M5 Max), 15 points for accessibility (min RAM, quantization support), and 10 points for license openness. Higher scores indicate better overall suitability for Mac users.
Where LLMCheck Score comes up on LLMCheck
- How to Run Qwen 3.6 on a Mac (35B-A3B and 27B) — Setup Guide
- Local LLM Blog — Guides, Reviews & Comparisons for Mac AI
- Phi-5 Doesn't Exist: Phi-4 Is Still Microsoft's Local Line (August 2026)
- Qwen 3.8: What Actually Shipped & What It Means for Macs (August 2026)
- UI-Mate on Mac: RAM, Speed and Setup for Tencent's Open Computer-Use Agent
- DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Kimi K2.6: Best Open-Source Coding LLM in 2026
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