Can Ideogram 4 run on MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB?
YES — Runs Great
S90Excellent
Ideogram 4 needs ~37.7 GB VRAM. MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB has 92.2 GB.
| Precision | VRAM Needed | Status | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16Best | 37.7 GB | Runs natively | S |
| FP8 | 19.5 GB | Runs natively | S |
| NF4 | 14.6 GB | Runs natively | S |
37.7 GB required92.2 GB available
41% VRAM used
Parameters
9.3B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
2048×2048
VRAM
37.7 GB / 92.2 GB
Gen Time
~51.1s
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 37.2 GB | ~27.7s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 37.7 GB | ~51.1s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 37.7 GB | ~1m 31s |
Resolution compatibility
How Ideogram 4 (9.3B params) performs at each resolution on MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB (92.2 GB usable).
| Resolution | VRAM Required | MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| 512×512 | 37.2 GB | S |
| 768×768 | 37.4 GB | S |
| 1024×1024 | 37.7 GB | S |
Memory breakdown
Required: 37.7 GBAvailable: 92.2 GB
Weights18.6 GB
VAE0.2 GB
Text Encoder16.0 GB
Activations0.6 GB
Overhead0.5 GB
Frequently asked questions
Can MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB run Ideogram 4?
Yes, MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB can run Ideogram 4 for image generation. Runs natively.
How much VRAM does Ideogram 4 need?
Ideogram 4 (9.3B parameters) requires approximately 37.7 GB at FP16. MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB provides 92.2 GB.
What resolution can Ideogram 4 produce on MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB?
On MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GB, Ideogram 4 can generate images at up to 2048x2048. Generation time is approximately 51.1 seconds per image.
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