14B
Parameters
16K
Context
8.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3_K_M | 3 | 7.0 GB | Moderate | Runs great |
| Q4_K_MREC | 4 | 8.7 GB | Good | Runs great |
| Q5_K_M | 5 | 10.4 GB | Good | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 6 | 11.6 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 15.0 GB | Excellent | Runs OK |
| F16 | 16 | 28.6 GB | Lossless | After cleanup |
Which Mac can run Phi-4 14B?
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
Can’t run
16 GB
Close apps first
~7 GB for apps
24 GB
Runs well
~15 GB for apps
32 GB
Runs great
~23 GB for apps
36 GB
Runs great
~27 GB for apps
48 GB
Runs great
~39 GB for apps
64 GB
Runs great
~55 GB for apps
96 GB
Runs great
~87 GB for apps
128 GB
Runs great
~119 GB for apps
192 GB
Runs great
~183 GB for apps