Can CodeGeeX 4 9B run on MacBook Pro M3 24GB?

Q: Is unified memory on MacBook Pro M3 24GB as fast as VRAM for CodeGeeX 4 9B?

Not always. MacBook Pro M3 24GB can often fit larger models thanks to unified memory, but a discrete GPU with dedicated high-bandwidth VRAM may still decode faster once the model fits. For this combination, the important distinction is capacity versus sustained throughput.

YES — Runs Great

A75Great

Estimated from fit model

CodeGeeX 4 9B needs ~9.6 GB VRAM. MacBook Pro M3 24GB has 17.3 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~12 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: Very lowStack: StandardBottleneck: Memory bandwidth

Operating mode

Choose the run profile you care about

Interactive favors responsiveness, while light API and scale-out lean harder on serving readiness. The fit stays the same, but the recommendation lens changes.

Current mode

Balanced

Balanced for general local use. Keeps the ranking neutral across personal and serving workflows.

Capabilities:

Select quantization to explore

Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 9.6 GB, 13.5 tok/s, Runs well

9.6 GB required17.3 GB available

55% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

13.5 tok/s

TTFT

14291 ms

Safe context

131K

Memory

9.6 GB / 17.3 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights5.5 GB

KV Cache0.6 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom2.6 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsCodeGeeX 4 9B on MacBook Pro M3 24GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Write a Python function to sort a list
Here's a Python function that sorts a list using quicksort:

def quicksort(arr):
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

# Example usage
numbers = [3, 6, 8, 10, 1, 2, 1]
print(quicksort(numbers))  # [1, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10]

The algorithm picks a pivot, partitions the list into smaller, equal, and larger elements, then recursively sorts each partition and concatenates the results.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>Now add type hints and a docstring
def quicksort(arr: list[int]) -> list[int]:
    """Sort a list using the quicksort algorithm.

    Args:
        arr: List of integers to sort.

    Returns:
        A new sorted list.
    """
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

Added type hints for the input and return type, plus a Google-style docstring.
Estimated: 13.5 tok/s decode · 14.3s TTFT (warm) · 34 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

Shared-memory contention still exists

The OS, browser, and inference runtime all compete for the same physical memory pool, so real-world headroom is less forgiving than raw capacity suggests.

Best improvement path

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	A	Runs well	12.4 tok/s	8526 ms	131K
Coding	A	Runs well	12.4 tok/s	15630 ms	131K
Agentic Coding	A	Runs well	12.4 tok/s	22735 ms	131K
Reasoning	A	Runs well	12.4 tok/s	18472 ms	131K
RAG	A	Runs well	12.4 tok/s	28419 ms	131K

Quantization options

How CodeGeeX 4 9B (9B params) fits at each quantization level on MacBook Pro M3 24GB (17.3 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	3.5 GB	Low	A75
Q3_K_S	3	4.4 GB	Low	A75
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run CodeGeeX 4 9B on your machine.

Run

docker run --rm -it ghcr.io/ggerganov/llama.cpp:full \
  --hf-repo "THUDM/codegeex4-all-9b" \
  --hf-file "codegeex4-all-9b-Q4_K_M.gguf" \
  -c 4096 -ngl 99

Your hardware

More models your MacBook Pro M3 24GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode	Capabilities
Magistral Small 2507	24B	B	3.8 tok/s
Devstral Small 2 24B Instruct	24B	B	3.8 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can MacBook Pro M3 24GB run CodeGeeX 4 9B?

Yes, MacBook Pro M3 24GB can run CodeGeeX 4 9B with a A grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 12.4 tok/s.

How much VRAM does CodeGeeX 4 9B need?

CodeGeeX 4 9B (9B parameters) requires approximately 9.6 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for CodeGeeX 4 9B?

The recommended quantization for CodeGeeX 4 9B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will CodeGeeX 4 9B run at on MacBook Pro M3 24GB?

On MacBook Pro M3 24GB, CodeGeeX 4 9B achieves approximately 12.4 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 15630ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can MacBook Pro M3 24GB run CodeGeeX 4 9B for coding?

For coding workloads, CodeGeeX 4 9B on MacBook Pro M3 24GB receives a A grade with 12.4 tok/s and 131K context.

What context window can CodeGeeX 4 9B use on MacBook Pro M3 24GB?

On MacBook Pro M3 24GB, CodeGeeX 4 9B can safely use up to 131K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

Is unified memory on MacBook Pro M3 24GB as fast as VRAM for CodeGeeX 4 9B?

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