4B
Parameters
128K
Context
3.0 GB
RAM (Q4_K_M)
RAM by quantization
Lower quantization = less RAM but lower quality. Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot for most users.
| Format | Bits | RAM | Quality | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_MREC | 4 | 3.0 GB | Good | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 6 | 3.8 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 4.9 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| F16 | 16 | 8.9 GB | Lossless | Runs great |
Which Mac can run Gemma 3 4B?
Based on the recommended Q4_K_M quantization. You need RAM for both the model and your running apps — DevPulse calculates this for you. No CUDA installation. No driver hell. Just Apple Silicon doing what Jensen charges $30K for.
8 GB
Close apps first
~5 GB for apps
16 GB
Runs well
~13 GB for apps
24 GB
Runs great
~21 GB for apps
32 GB
Runs great
~29 GB for apps
36 GB
Runs great
~33 GB for apps
48 GB
Runs great
~45 GB for apps
64 GB
Runs great
~61 GB for apps
96 GB
Runs great
~93 GB for apps
128 GB
Runs great
~125 GB for apps
192 GB
Runs great
~189 GB for apps