Can Z-Image Turbo run on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
YES — Runs Great
S90Excellent
Z-Image Turbo needs ~22.3 GB VRAM. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB has 92.2 GB.
22.3 GB required92.2 GB available
24% VRAM used
Parameters
6B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
1536×1536
VRAM
22.3 GB / 92.2 GB
Gen Time
~46.8s
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 21.9 GB | ~25.3s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 22.3 GB | ~46.8s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 22.3 GB | ~1m 24s |
Resolution compatibility
How Z-Image Turbo (6B 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 | 21.9 GB | S |
| 768×768 | 22.0 GB | S |
| 1024×1024 | 22.3 GB | S |
Memory breakdown
Required: 22.3 GBAvailable: 92.2 GB
Weights12.0 GB
VAE0.2 GB
Text Encoder8.0 GB
Activations0.6 GB
Overhead0.5 GB
Frequently asked questions
Can Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB run Z-Image Turbo?
Yes, Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB can run Z-Image Turbo for image generation. Runs natively.
How much VRAM does Z-Image Turbo need?
Z-Image Turbo (6B parameters) requires approximately 22.3 GB at FP16. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB provides 92.2 GB.
What resolution can Z-Image Turbo produce on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
On Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB, Z-Image Turbo can generate images at up to 1536x1536. Generation time is approximately 46.8 seconds per image.
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