What is the minimum spec MacBook that can be run? I have a M1 16GB model, so accepting the speed would be lower, the model selection would be smaller, can this configuration still operate/function? I would be doubtful of setting a 64K context with this hardware, but would the smaller gemma4:eb2 or gemma4:e4b-it-q8_0 models be able to use it?
Are you using the Macbook M1 16GB laptop for anything else that would consume memory? 16GB would be cutting it close with even the smallest Gemma 4 model. You can try it and see as it won't cost you anything to try. If it doesn't work, hunt down a certified refurbished MacBook Pro M4/M4 Pro with at least 24GB, 32GB, or 48GB if you want to play with more models coming. Probably some folks offloading their M4/M4 Pros chasing the newer shiny M5s
Excellent and clean explanation that has me from zero to up-and-going with AI coding a lot quicker than I expected.
Thanks!
Glad the guide was useful 😀
What is the minimum spec MacBook that can be run? I have a M1 16GB model, so accepting the speed would be lower, the model selection would be smaller, can this configuration still operate/function? I would be doubtful of setting a 64K context with this hardware, but would the smaller gemma4:eb2 or gemma4:e4b-it-q8_0 models be able to use it?
Are you using the Macbook M1 16GB laptop for anything else that would consume memory? 16GB would be cutting it close with even the smallest Gemma 4 model. You can try it and see as it won't cost you anything to try. If it doesn't work, hunt down a certified refurbished MacBook Pro M4/M4 Pro with at least 24GB, 32GB, or 48GB if you want to play with more models coming. Probably some folks offloading their M4/M4 Pros chasing the newer shiny M5s