Yes — Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (30B-A3B) runs at 55 tok/s on M4 Max with 48 GB RAM using Q4_K_M quantization via MLX. First token latency is 0.3s. A capable open-source LLM with 30B-A3B parameters.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tokens per second | 55 tok/s |
| Time to first token | 0.3s |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| Minimum RAM | 48 GB |
| Recommended engine | MLX |
| Parameters | 30B-A3B |
| Benchmark date | 2026-08 |
Q4_K_M 30B-A3B MLX M4 Max
The recommended engine for Nemotron 3.5 Lightning 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 | 60 tok/s | 0.2s | 64 GB | MLX |
| M4 Pro | 28 tok/s | 0.4s | 24 GB | Ollama |
To run Nemotron 3.5 Lightning on M4 Max you need:
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning needs about 48 GB of unified memory. These current Apple Silicon Macs have the headroom to run it comfortably:
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