Yes — Gemma 4.5 27B (27B) runs at 36 tok/s on M4 Max with 48 GB RAM using Q4_K_M quantization via MLX. First token latency is 0.7s. A capable open-source LLM with 27B parameters.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tokens per second | 36 tok/s |
| Time to first token | 0.7s |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| Minimum RAM | 48 GB |
| Recommended engine | MLX |
| Parameters | 27B |
| Benchmark date | 2026-07 |
Q4_K_M 27B MLX M4 Max
The recommended engine for Gemma 4.5 27B on M4 Max is MLX. Install with pip and pull the model:
Alternatively, you can use Ollama for a simpler setup:
| Chip | Speed | First Token | Min RAM | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 Max | 42 tok/s | 0.6s | 128 GB | MLX |
| M3 Max | 32 tok/s | 0.9s | 64 GB | Ollama |
| M5 Pro | 30 tok/s | 0.9s | 32 GB | Ollama |
| M4 Pro | 26 tok/s | 1.0s | 32 GB | Ollama |
To run Gemma 4.5 27B on M4 Max you need:
Gemma 4.5 27B needs about 48 GB of unified memory. These current Apple Silicon Macs have the headroom to run it comfortably:
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