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Nov 6, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

M6 Launch Day: 9.1 vs 10.6 tok/s — Should You Upgrade 16GB to 32GB for Local LLMs?

Real-world tests show M6 MacBook Pro hits 9.1 tok/s on Qwen3.8-27B 4-bit, reaching 86% of the 10.6 tok/s bandwidth ceiling; the article explains why the dual neural engine doesn't accelerate token generation, debunks the 8-model limit as a software filter, and provides a three-tier buying guide based on memory bandwidth and model size.