Desktop

Mac Mini M4 Pro 64GB

The Mac Mini M4 Pro with 64GB unified memory is a powerhouse for OpenClaw deployments. It can run multiple concurrent agent sessions while also hosting large local LLMs for privacy-focused or offline use cases.

Details

Type Desktop

Price ~$2,000

RAM 64GB

CPU M4 Pro (14-core)

Local Models Excellent local model support. Can run 70B parameter models quantized, or multiple smaller models simultaneously. Ideal for local-first AI workflows.

Use Case COMMUNITY SWEET SPOT — runs 32B models locally at 10-15 tok/s

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