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title: "Discussion on \"MLX vs GGUF on Apple Silicon: Benchmarking the Same Local Model Two Ways\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"MLX vs GGUF on Apple Silicon: Benchmarking the Same Local Model Two Ways\". One 27B model as GGUF and MLX, 30 app builds graded by running them. Each worked 13 of 15, speed was a wash, and MLX was steadier: the safe default."
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# [MLX vs GGUF on Apple Silicon: Benchmarking the Same Local Model Two Ways](https://leanzero.hashnode.dev/mlx-vs-gguf-on-apple-silicon-benchmarking-the-same-local-model-two-ways?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

One 27B model as GGUF and MLX, 30 app builds graded by running them. Each worked 13 of 15, speed was a wash, and MLX was steadier: the safe default.

Sep 19 · 13 min read · leanzero.hashnode.dev  
Updated Oct 16  
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