3.8B
Parameters
128K
Context
2.5 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 | 2.5 GB | Good | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 4.2 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| F16 | 16 | 7.8 GB | Lossless | Runs great |
Which Mac can run Phi-4 Mini 3.8B?
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
~6 GB for apps
16 GB
Runs well
~14 GB for apps
24 GB
Runs great
~22 GB for apps
32 GB
Runs great
~30 GB for apps
36 GB
Runs great
~34 GB for apps
48 GB
Runs great
~46 GB for apps
64 GB
Runs great
~62 GB for apps
96 GB
Runs great
~94 GB for apps
128 GB
Runs great
~126 GB for apps
192 GB
Runs great
~190 GB for apps