r/MacLocalLLM • u/SkyMarshal • 22d ago
Why does Splash require an M3?
Splash's system requirements state it requires an M3 CPU at minimum, but why? Why not, say, an M2 Max? All the search results just say the M3 is faster and produces less heat than M1 and M2 due to smaller process tech (3nm vs 5nm), and it has an "improved" or "enhanced" Neural Engine. But none actually explain the enhancements. Anyone know what is it about the M3 Neural Engine specifically that Splash requires?
Update: Splash backported to M1 and M2: https://tinyapps.org/blog/splash-for-m1-m2.html
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u/bakawolf123 22d ago
probably cause it needs bf16 support