Minimum VRAM
138GB
FP16 (full model) • Q4 option ≈ 34GB
Best Performance
AMD Instinct MI300X
~59 tok/s • FP16
Most Affordable
Apple M2 Ultra
FP16 • ~9 tok/s • From $5,999
Full-model (FP16) requirements are shown by default. Quantized builds like Q4 trade accuracy for lower VRAM usage.
Filter by quantization, price, and VRAM to compare performance estimates.
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| GPU | Speed | VRAM Requirement | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
Apple M2 UltraEstimated Apple | ~9 tok/s FP16 | 138GB VRAM used192GB total on card | $5,999View GPU → |
NVIDIA RTX 6000 AdaEstimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending48GB total on card | $7,199View GPU → |
NVIDIA L40Estimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending48GB total on card | $8,199View GPU → |
NVIDIA A6000Estimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending48GB total on card | $4,899View GPU → |
Apple M3 MaxEstimated Apple | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending128GB total on card | $3,999View GPU → |
Hardware requirements and model sizes at a glance.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Optimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 34GB (Q4) | 69GB (Q8) | 138GB (FP16) |
| RAM | 32GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Disk | 50GB | 100GB | - |
| Model size | 34GB (Q4) | 69GB (Q8) | 138GB (FP16) |
| CPU | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) |
Note: Performance estimates are calculated. Real results may vary. Methodology · Submit real data
Common questions about running meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct locally
Llama 3 70B balances top-tier reasoning quality with manageable on-premise requirements. This guide explains the hardware you need to run the model smoothly and how to optimize for your desired quantization tier.
Use runtimes like llama.cpp, text-generation-webui, or vLLM. Download the quantized weights from Hugging Face, ensure you have enough VRAM for your target quantization, and launch with GPU acceleration (CUDA/ROCm/Metal).
Start with Q4 for wide GPU compatibility. Upgrade to Q8 if you have spare VRAM and want extra quality. FP16 delivers the highest fidelity but demands workstation or multi-GPU setups.
Q4_K_M and Q5_K_M are GGUF quantization formats that balance quality and VRAM usage. Q4_K_M uses ~34GB VRAM with good quality retention. Q5_K_M uses slightly more VRAM but preserves more model accuracy. Q8 (~69GB) offers near-FP16 quality. Standard Q4 is the most memory-efficient option for meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct.
Official weights are available via Hugging Face. Quantized builds (Q4, Q8) can be loaded into runtimes like llama.cpp, text-generation-webui, or vLLM. Always verify the publisher before downloading.