Reddit user weighs $3,000 M1 Ultra 128GB against M2 Ultra 64GB for local models
jaqueh · reddit · 2026-07-26
A Reddit user weighs whether to buy a M1 Ultra with 128GB RAM for $3,000 or keep using an M2 Ultra with 64GB for local model work.
They already run small models in their workflow but want more headroom for larger ones, and are asking what others would choose based on memory capacity and practical model-running needs.
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