Mac Mini M4 (16GB)
$599
The entry-level Mac Mini M4 is the most affordable way to run local LLMs on Apple Silicon. Handles 7B-13B models comfortably with unified memory architecture.
Specifications
Memory 16GB UNIFIED
Memory Bandwidth 120 GB/s
GPU Cores 10
CPU Cores 10
TDP 22W
Max Model (Q4) 28B parameters
Max Model (Q8) 14B parameters
Performance Tier Budget
Category Apple Silicon
Performance Benchmarks
Llama 8B Q4 (tok/s) 40
SDXL 1024px (seconds) 18s
Pros
- Most affordable Mac for local LLMs
- Silent fanless operation under light loads
- Compact form factor
Cons
- Only 16GB limits larger models
- Not upgradeable after purchase
- Slower GPU than Pro/Ultra
Compatible Models (Q4)
Models that fit in 16GB at Q4 quantization
No compatible models found.
Compatible at Q8
0 models can run at Q8 quantization