Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The ultimate local LLM server. With massive unified memory, it effortlessly hosts 70B+ parameter models at lightning speeds with unbeatable thermal efficiency.
Reliable 16GB VRAM performer. Great for high-speed inference on mid-sized language models and large-scale image generation.
| Metric | Apple Mac Studio (M4 Ultra) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 128GB | 16GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 820 GB/s | 736 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 220 | 836 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 200W | 320W |
| Est. Price | $3,999.99 | $879.99 |