What Mac Mini specs do I need for Gemma 4 26B?

32GB unified memory minimum for smooth Q4_K_M runs; 64GB unlocks Q8/FP16 glory.

How do I fix Ollama OOM errors on Apple Silicon?

Set OLLAMA_NUM_GPU=99, use Q4_K_M quantization, and persist via launchctl or plist.

What's the fastest way to run Gemma 4 26B locally on Mac?

Ollama with Metal backend (latest), Q4_K_M, NUM_GPU=99, KEEP_ALIVE=0 — hits 25+ t/s on M2 Mini.

Gemma 4 26B Blasts onto Your Mac Mini – Local AI Power Unleashed

Imagine firing up a 26-billion-parameter AI beast right on your desk, churning out code and ideas faster than your coffee brews. That's Gemma 4 26B on a Mac Mini – if you know the tricks.

DevTools Feed Apr 04, 2026 3 min read 16 views

Mac Mini screen showing Ollama running Gemma 4 26B at high token speed

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Q4_K_M quantization fits Gemma 4 26B perfectly on 32GB Mac Mini for near-lossless performance. 𝕏
Env vars like OLLAMA_NUM_GPU=99 and KEEP_ALIVE=0 unlock GPU max and persistent loading. 𝕏
Custom Modelfile boosts context to 8192 tokens without melting your rig – monitor Memory Pressure. 𝕏

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