Chat model by Microsoft · 7.65B parameters · Released 2025-06-23
Everything this chip runs, machine by machine: MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro, MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
Phi mini MoE instruct fits comfortably in your 24 GB Mac using Q8_0 quantization, using 38% of your RAM.
Specifications
| Quantization | Memory | Speed | Fits? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 Recommended | 9.0 GB | ~125 tok/s | ✓ |
| Q6_K | 7.1 GB | ~164 tok/s | ✓ |
| Q5_K_M | 6.2 GB | ~192 tok/s | ✓ |
| Q4_K_M | 5.4 GB | ~226 tok/s | ✓ |
| Q3_K_M | 4.7 GB | ~273 tok/s | ✓ |
| Q2_K | 3.8 GB | ~354 tok/s | ✓ |
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