Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
High-efficiency inference engine. 16GB of VRAM allows for local hosting of Llama 3 70B (distilled) and high-speed Qwen 2.5 workflows.
The ultimate local LLM server. With massive unified memory, it effortlessly hosts 70B+ parameter models at lightning speeds with unbeatable thermal efficiency.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Apple Mac Studio (M4 Ultra) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 128GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 GB/s | 820 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 1406 | 220 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 300W | 200W |
| Est. Price | $499.99 | $3,999.99 |