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Compare local AI hardware with workload-aware output.
MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GB wins for coding in balanced mode
Based on model fit, speed, and quality across top recommendations.
MacBook Pro M3 Pro 36GB
SQwen 3.6 27B
llama.cppq4-k-mTight fit
22.2 GB / 25.9 GB
5.5 tok/s76K ctx
ACodestral 2 25.08
llama.cppq4-k-mRuns well
20.6 GB / 25.9 GB
8.2 tok/s51K ctx
SDevstral Small 2 24B Instruct
llama.cppq4-k-mTight fit
21.9 GB / 25.9 GB
8.0 tok/s43K ctx
Quick comparison
| Metric | MacBook Pro M3 Pro 36GB | MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GB |
|---|---|---|
| Models that fit | 3 | 3 |
| Avg decode tok/s | 7.2 | 25.3 |
| Best grade score | 88 | 92 |