Can Qwen Image Edit run on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
YES — Runs Great
S90Excellent
Qwen Image Edit needs ~61.8 GB VRAM. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB has 92.2 GB.
| Precision | VRAM Needed | Status | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16Best | 61.8 GB | Runs natively | S |
| FP8 | 21.0 GB | Runs natively | S |
61.8 GB required92.2 GB available
67% VRAM used
Parameters
20.4B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
1024×1024
VRAM
61.8 GB / 92.2 GB
Gen Time
~1m 16s
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 61.2 GB | ~41.3s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 61.8 GB | ~1m 16s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 61.8 GB | ~2m 16s |
Resolution compatibility
How Qwen Image Edit (20.4B params) performs at each resolution on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB (92.2 GB usable).
| Resolution | VRAM Required | Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| 512×512 | 61.2 GB | S |
| 768×768 | 61.4 GB | S |
| 1024×1024 | 61.8 GB | S |
Memory breakdown
Required: 61.8 GBAvailable: 92.2 GB
Weights40.8 GB
VAE0.2 GB
Text Encoder16.6 GB
Activations0.8 GB
Overhead0.5 GB
Frequently asked questions
Can Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB run Qwen Image Edit?
Yes, Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB can run Qwen Image Edit for image generation. Runs natively.
How much VRAM does Qwen Image Edit need?
Qwen Image Edit (20.4B parameters) requires approximately 61.8 GB at FP16. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB provides 92.2 GB.
What resolution can Qwen Image Edit produce on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
On Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB, Qwen Image Edit can generate images at up to 1024x1024. Generation time is approximately 76.3 seconds per image.
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