Yes — Muse Glimmer 30B (30B) runs at 9 tok/s on M6 with 32 GB RAM using unstated quantization via LM Studio. A capable open-source LLM with 30B parameters.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tokens per second | 9 tok/s |
| Time to first token | — |
| Quantization | unstated |
| Minimum RAM | 32 GB |
| Recommended engine | LM Studio |
| Parameters | 30B |
| Benchmark date | 2026-10 |
unstated 30B LM Studio M6
The recommended engine for Muse Glimmer 30B on M6 is LM Studio. Install Ollama, then pull the model:
Ollama handles quantization automatically — it will download the unstated variant (~32 GB) and start an interactive chat session.
| Chip | Speed | First Token | Min RAM | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 Max | 27 tok/s | 0.4s | 64 GB | MLX |
To run Muse Glimmer 30B on M6 you need:
Muse Glimmer 30B needs about 32 GB of unified memory. These current Apple Silicon Macs have the headroom to run it comfortably:
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