Compatibility Check
Can I Run Yi 1.5 9B on Apple M1?
Yes — Apple M1 runs Yi 1.5 9B fully on GPU at the Q4_K_M quantization.
Estimated ~9.9 tokens/sec on the Q4_K_M quantization.
Full GPU
Best variant: Q4_K_M
Full GPU inference — 16 GB VRAM meets the 10 GB recommendation.
- GPU VRAM
- 16 GB
- Min VRAM (best fit)
- 6.5 GB
- Recommended VRAM
- 10 GB
- Estimated tok/s
- ~9.9
Share this matchup
Send this page so a friend can see if Apple M1 fits Yi 1.5 9B.
Every Yi 1.5 9B quantization on Apple M1
Each row runs the compatibility engine against your VRAM, RAM, and the model's requirements.
| Quantization | File Size | Min VRAM | Rec VRAM | Context | Verdict | Estimated tok/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_MBest fit | 5.5 GB | 6.5 GB | 10 GB | 4K / 4K | Full GPU | ~9.9 |
Apple M1 is solid pick for Yi 1.5 9B
Need second card or fresh build? These links help support site at no extra cost.