Can Flux.2 Dev run on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
YES — Runs Great
S90Excellent
Flux.2 Dev needs ~64.0 GB VRAM. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB has 92.2 GB.
| Precision | VRAM Needed | Status | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16Best | 64.0 GB | Runs natively | S |
| FP8 | 20.0 GB | Runs natively | S |
64.0 GB required92.2 GB available
69% VRAM used
Parameters
32B
Precision
FP16
Max Resolution
1024×1024
VRAM
64.0 GB / 92.2 GB
Gen Time
~35m 44s
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | VRAM | Gen Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | S | Runs natively | 63.5 GB | ~35m 44s |
| Standard | S | Runs natively | 64.0 GB | ~35m 44s |
| High Quality | S | Runs natively | 64.0 GB | ~35m 44s |
Resolution compatibility
How Flux.2 Dev (32B 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 | 63.5 GB | S● |
| 768×768 | 63.7 GB | S● |
| 1024×1024 | 64.0 GB | S● |
Memory breakdown
Required: 64.0 GBAvailable: 92.2 GB
Weights64.0 GB
VAE0.2 GB
Text Encoder9.6 GB
Activations0.8 GB
Overhead0.5 GB
Frequently asked questions
Can Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB run Flux.2 Dev?
Yes, Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB can run Flux.2 Dev for image generation. Runs natively.
How much VRAM does Flux.2 Dev need?
Flux.2 Dev (32B parameters) requires approximately 64.0 GB at FP16. Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB provides 92.2 GB.
What resolution can Flux.2 Dev produce on Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB?
On Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB, Flux.2 Dev can generate images at up to 1024x1024. Generation time is approximately 2144.3 seconds per image.
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