CodingGenesis archive2026-09
80% local writing and scripting on a 128GB MacBook ProA MacBook workflow keeps most writing, review, summaries, and shell/Python/YAML scripting local, with Apple Shortcuts loading different models for different tasks.
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EXPLORE BY CAPACITY
Start with your machine.
Capacity is the reported total for this setup. Multi-GPU and unified-memory layouts can behave differently.
8 GB or lessLaptops, iGPUs and modest cards9–12 GBEntry-level local inference13–16 GBCurrent mid-range cards17–20 GBRX 7900 XT and compact pro cards21–24 GB3090, 4090 and 7900 XTX class25–32 GB5090 and workstation cards33–48 GBWorkstation and multi-GPU setups49–96 GBLarge multi-GPU and datacenter setups97 GB+Unified memory, servers and clusters
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