9B
Parameters
128K
Context
5.5 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 | 5.5 GB | Good | Runs great |
| Q6_K | 6 | 7.5 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 9.8 GB | Excellent | Runs great |
| F16 | 16 | 18.5 GB | Lossless | Runs OK |
Which Mac can run Qwen 3.5 9B?
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
Barely fits
~3 GB for apps
16 GB
Runs well
~11 GB for apps
24 GB
Runs well
~19 GB for apps
32 GB
Runs great
~27 GB for apps
36 GB
Runs great
~31 GB for apps
48 GB
Runs great
~43 GB for apps
64 GB
Runs great
~59 GB for apps
96 GB
Runs great
~91 GB for apps
128 GB
Runs great
~123 GB for apps
192 GB
Runs great
~187 GB for apps