Yes — MiniMax M2.5 (230B-A10B) runs at 41 tok/s on M3 Ultra with 256 GB RAM using Q4_K_M quantization via MLX. A capable open-source LLM with 230B-A10B parameters.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tokens per second | 41 tok/s |
| Time to first token | — |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| Minimum RAM | 256 GB |
| Recommended engine | MLX |
| Parameters | 230B-A10B |
| Benchmark date | 2026-10 |
Q4_K_M 230B-A10B MLX M3 Ultra
The recommended engine for MiniMax M2.5 on M3 Ultra 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 Ultra | 57 tok/s | — | 256 GB | MLX |
To run MiniMax M2.5 on M3 Ultra you need:
MiniMax M2.5 needs about 256 GB of unified memory. These current Apple Silicon Macs have the headroom to run it comfortably:
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