Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run Wan 2.1 Video locally?

Yes — the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) has 36GB VRAM. It runs Wan 2.1 Video comfortably (best variant: FP8 (Recommended), ~13.1GB).

What is the best Wan 2.1 Video quantization for a 36GB GPU?

The FP8 (Recommended) variant (~13.1GB) is the best fit on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max).

GPU × Model Compatibility

Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run Wan 2.1 Video?

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) has 36GB VRAM. Here's exactly whichquantization (FP16, FP8, GGUF)of Wan 2.1 Video fits and how smoothly it runs.

Runs locally — recommended

This GPU has enough VRAM for Wan 2.1 Video. Best pick: FP8 (Recommended) (~13.1GB) with 20.9GB headroom.

13.1GB

smallest fit on this GPU

Run it locally

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) (36GB) · ~$3500 is a solid fit for Wan 2.1 Video.

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Wan 2.1 Video variants on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)

Variant	Precision	Size	Total VRAM needed	Headroom	Fits?
Q4_K_M GGUF	GGUF Q4_K_M	8.5GB	10.5GB	+25.5GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗
FP8 (Recommended)REC	FP8	13.1GB	15.1GB	+20.9GB	✓ Fits	Download ↗
BF16 (Standard)	BF16	26.2GB	28.2GB	+7.8GB	✓ 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

26.2GB Wan 2.1 Video and lighter

Can a Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) run Wan 2.1 Video?

Runs locally — recommended

Run it locally

Wan 2.1 Video variants on the Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max) at a glance

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