Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run FLUX.1 Dev locally?

Yes — the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) has 36GB VRAM. It runs FLUX.1 Dev comfortably (best variant: FP8 (Fast, Recommended), ~11.9GB).

What is the best FLUX.1 Dev quantization for a 36GB GPU?

The FP8 (Fast, Recommended) variant (~11.9GB) is the best fit on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max).

GPU × Model Compatibility

Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run FLUX.1 Dev?

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) has 36GB VRAM. Here's exactly whichquantization (FP16, FP8, GGUF)of FLUX.1 Dev fits and how smoothly it runs.

Runs locally — recommended

This GPU has enough VRAM for FLUX.1 Dev. Best pick: FP8 (Fast, Recommended) (~11.9GB) with 22.1GB headroom.

11.9GB

smallest fit on this GPU

Run it locally

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) (36GB) · ~$3500 is a solid fit for FLUX.1 Dev.

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FLUX.1 Dev variants on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)

Variant	Precision	Size	Total VRAM needed	Headroom	Fits?
Q4_K_M (Balanced)	GGUF Q4_K_M	7.2GB	9.2GB	+26.8GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗
FP8 (Fast, Recommended)REC	FP8	11.9GB	13.9GB	+22.1GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗
Q8_0 (High Quality)	GGUF Q8_0	13.8GB	15.8GB	+20.2GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗
BF16 (Original)	BF16	23.8GB	25.8GB	+10.2GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗

"Total VRAM needed" = variant size + 2.0GB estimated text-encoder/VAE overhead. Headroom = GPU VRAM (36GB) − total needed. Green ≥ 1.5GB headroom; Red ≤ −2GB (will OOM).

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) at a glance

VRAM

36GB

Est. price

$3500

Best for

23.8GB FLUX.1 Dev and lighter

Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run FLUX.1 Dev?

Runs locally — recommended

Run it locally

FLUX.1 Dev variants on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) at a glance

Other models on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)

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