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User seeks advice on Apple Silicon vs. GPU hardware for local AI models

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A user on Reddit is seeking advice on hardware for running local AI models, weighing options between Apple Silicon MacBooks and custom-built PCs with dedicated GPUs. They are experiencing slow prompt processing and token generation speeds on their current M2 Max MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM, even when attempting to run models like Qwen3.6 35b. The user is looking for hardware that can run the most capable models at good speeds for agentic work, considering a budget of around €1500-€3500. AI

IMPACT Guidance sought on hardware choices for running local AI models efficiently.

RANK_REASON User query seeking advice on hardware for local LLM deployment.

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User seeks advice on Apple Silicon vs. GPU hardware for local AI models

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Guilty-Support-584 ·

    Should we get Apple silicon or a 24gb GPU + 128gb ram?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I am planning to buy hardware to run local models.</p> <p>I'm not sure what kind of hardware is best and what will I be able to run.</p> <p>I'm torn between getting a used M1 Max 64gb Macbook for €1500, M3 Max 128gb Macbook for €3500 or build my …

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