can i run · seo
No — MiniCPM5 2B won't fit Mac Studio 128GB at Q4
MiniCPM5 2B needs 1.6GB+ and exceeds Mac Studio 128GB. Try a smaller quant or model.
Sept-2026 edge refresh: 2.5B, 128k context, tool-calling. CPU-first; Q4 ≈ 1.6 GB.
Alternatives that do fit Mac Studio 128GB:
faq · straight answers
Can MiniCPM5 2B run on Mac Studio 128GB?
MiniCPM5 2B needs 1.6GB+ and exceeds Mac Studio 128GB. Try a smaller quant or model. Model context 128k. Compare with all models or re-check with your exact specs on the bench.
What if it OOMs?
Unload with ollama stop, cap layers --num-gpu 28, cut context to 2k. See the OOM fixer on the homepage.
Q4 or Q8 on this rig?
Start Q4. Bigger model at Q4 beats smaller at Q8. Only go Q8 if 2GB+ headroom remains.
How fast will it be?
Slower than GPU — this combo needs offload. Pick a smaller model for interactive chat.
Is Apache-2.0 commercial-safe?
Yes — Apache-2.0 allows commercial use.
also fits Mac Studio 128GB
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