Budget Pick
Apple M1 Ultra128 GB VRAM · ~6.5 tok/s
Lowest cost that meets recommended VRAM
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Can I Run Step 3.5 Flash?
Step 3.5 Flash is a 196B parameter model from the Step family. Check if your hardware can handle it.
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Hardware Requirements
Beginner tip: minimum values mean the model can start, while recommended values usually feel smoother during real use. VRAM is your GPU's dedicated memory; RAM is your system memory used as fallback. See the full glossary.
| Quantization | File Size | Min VRAM | Recommended VRAM | Min RAM | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_MEasiest | 98 GB | 112.7 GB | 127.4 GB | 147 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q5_K_M | 122.5 GB | 140.9 GB | 159.3 GB | 184 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q8_0 | 196 GB | 225.4 GB | 254.8 GB | 294 GB | 8K / 8K |
| FP16 | 392 GB | 450.8 GB | 509.6 GB | 588 GB | 8K / 8K |
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Recommended GPUs for Step 3.5 Flash
These GPUs meet the recommended 127.4 GB VRAM for the Q4_K_M quantization. Estimated speeds are approximate and assume full GPU offloading.
Fastest Pick
Apple M4 Ultra256 GB VRAM · ~8.9 tok/s
Highest estimated throughput
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Apple M4 Max128 GB VRAM · ~4.5 tok/s
Best speed per dollar of VRAM
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Strong OpenClaw Model Candidate
Step 3.5 Flash is a common OpenClaw pick for local agent workflows. Use this model with Ollama, llama.cpp, or LM Studio, then confirm full OpenClaw hardware compatibility.
Why choose Step 3.5 Flash?
General-purpose local model brief
- • Pilot testing with your own tasks
- • Controlled local experiments
Quantization tip: Benchmark at least two quantizations and validate with a task-specific eval set before production use.