Can Ideogram 4 run on Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB?
YES — Runs Great
S90Excellent
Ideogram 4 needs ~37.7 GB VRAM. Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB has 184.3 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 required184.3 GB available
20% VRAM used
Parameters
9.3B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
2048×2048
VRAM
37.7 GB / 184.3 GB
Gen Time
~45.1s
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 37.2 GB | ~24.4s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 37.7 GB | ~45.1s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 37.7 GB | ~1m 21s |
Resolution compatibility
How Ideogram 4 (9.3B 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 | 37.2 GB | S |
| 768×768 | 37.4 GB | S |
| 1024×1024 | 37.7 GB | S |
Memory breakdown
Required: 37.7 GBAvailable: 184.3 GB
Weights18.6 GB
VAE0.2 GB
Text Encoder16.0 GB
Activations0.6 GB
Overhead0.5 GB
Frequently asked questions
Can Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB run Ideogram 4?
Yes, Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB 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. Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB provides 184.3 GB.
What resolution can Ideogram 4 produce on Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB?
On Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB, Ideogram 4 can generate images at up to 2048x2048. Generation time is approximately 45.1 seconds per image.
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