M5 Max 36GB - good enough?

Hi,

I was thinking a lot about getting a Mini or Max and I want to go for the Max. Right now 36GB is enough for everything I want to do: python development, sql, kiro (cloud llms), lightroom, photoshop, light gaming, light video editing etc. - but I want to be able to run some local LLMs which take 20-22GB of RAM + 8-10GB for the system - will be tight but fit actually.

Is this a setup that will work for 3 years or should I really invest in the 48GB model with more cores and higher bandwith? If possible I rather go for the 36GB model since it's cheaper...

Thank you!