Flux.1 Dev needs ~24.0 GB VRAM. Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB has 184.3 GB.
| Precision | VRAM Needed | Status | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16Best | 24.0 GB | Runs natively | S |
| FP8 | 13.0 GB | Runs natively | S |
Parameters
12B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
1024×1024
VRAM
24.0 GB / 184.3 GB
Gen Time
~2m 45s
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 23.6 GB | ~2m 45s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 24.0 GB | ~2m 45s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 24.0 GB | ~2m 45s |
How Flux.1 Dev (12B params) performs at each resolution on Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB (184.3 GB usable).
| Resolution | VRAM Required | Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 512×512 | 23.6 GB | S● |
| 768×768 | 23.8 GB | S● |
| 1024×1024 | 24.0 GB | S● |
Yes, Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB can run Flux.1 Dev for image generation. Runs natively.
Flux.1 Dev (12B parameters) requires approximately 24.0 GB at FP16. Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB provides 184.3 GB.
On Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB, Flux.1 Dev can generate images at up to 1024x1024. Generation time is approximately 165.0 seconds per image.
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