4000 GB/s (+3454)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 440%.147.5 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 440%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$12,000 MSRP
Can Hermes 4.3 36B run on MacBook Pro M4 Max 96GB?
YES — Runs Great
C49Usable
○Estimated from fit model
Hermes 4.3 36B needs ~37.4 GB VRAM. MacBook Pro M4 Max 96GB has 69.1 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~27 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: MediumStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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Operating mode
Choose the run profile you care about
Interactive favors responsiveness, while light API and scale-out lean harder on serving readiness. The fit stays the same, but the recommendation lens changes.
Current mode
Balanced
Balanced for general local use. Keeps the ranking neutral across personal and serving workflows.
Select quantization to explore
Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 37.4 GB, 27.3 tok/s, Runs well
37.4 GB required69.1 GB available
54% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs well
Decode
27.3 tok/s
TTFT
7079 ms
Safe context
136K
Memory
37.4 GB / 69.1 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights22.0 GB
KV Cache4.2 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom10.4 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsHermes 4.3 36B on MacBook Pro M4 Max 96GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Solve: If a train travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it go?
Let me work through this step by step.
Given information:
- Speed = 60 mph (miles per hour)
- Time = 2.5 hours
Formula: Distance = Speed x Time
Calculation:
Distance = 60 mph x 2.5 h
= 150 miles
The train travels 150 miles.
Double-check: at 60 mph the train covers 60 miles each hour. In half an hour it covers 30 miles. So in 2.5 hours: 60 + 60 + 30 = 150 miles. Confirmed.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>What if the train stops for 20 minutes halfway?
The stop doesn't change the total distance covered while moving, but it affects total trip time.
Breakdown:
- First half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles
- Stop: 20 minutes (no distance)
- Second half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles
Total distance: 150 miles (same)
Total time: 2.5 h + 0.33 h = 2.83 hours
Average speed: 150 / 2.83 = 53 mph
The distance stays the same but average speed drops to 53 mph because of the stop.
Estimated: 27.3 tok/s decode · 7.1s TTFT (warm) · 68 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
Shared-memory contention still exists
The OS, browser, and inference runtime all compete for the same physical memory pool, so real-world headroom is less forgiving than raw capacity suggests.
Best improvement path
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs well | 27.3 tok/s | 3861 ms | 136K |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 27.3 tok/s | 7079 ms | 136K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs well | 27.3 tok/s | 10296 ms | 136K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 27.3 tok/s | 8366 ms | 136K |
| RAG | C | Runs well | 27.3 tok/s | 12871 ms | 136K |
Quantization options
How Hermes 4.3 36B (36B params) fits at each quantization level on MacBook Pro M4 Max 96GB (69.1 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 14.0 GB | Low | C42 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 17.6 GB | Low | C42 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 20.2 GB | Medium | C43 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 22.0 GB | Medium | C43 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 25.9 GB | High | C44 |
Q6_K | 6 | 29.5 GB | High | C45 |
Q8_0Best for your GPU | 8 | 38.5 GB | Very High | C48 |
F16 | 16 | 73.8 GB | Maximum | F0 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Hermes 4.3 36B on your machine.
Run
lms load hf-nousresearch--hermes-4-3-36b-gguf && lms server startUpgrade options