Coding on Mac mini M4, 32 GB
Apple M4. 32 GB. 120 GB/s.
Source: Apple M4 Mac mini memory options, 14 Oct 2026
Coding
Runs wellWell below DeepSeek (July 2026)
A fast specialist. Only a small slice works on each word, so it feels quick. Newer Qwen3.6 builds exist; this is the one with a public Arena score.
Mac mini M4 Pro 48 GB
Around $2,199 · estimate
Source: EveryMac (48 GB option history), 14 Oct 2026
Install guides from the makers
- Ollama's download page · Ollama · Mac, Windows, Linux
- LM Studio's app guide · LM Studio · Mac, Windows, Linux
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