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Minimum VRAM
17GB
FP16 (full model) • Q4 option ≈ 4GB
Most Affordable
RTX 3060 12GB
Q4 • ~62 tok/s • From $329
Optimal Performance
RX 7900 XT
FP16 • ~49 tok/s • $899
Best Performance
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada
~190 tok/s • Q4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
NVIDIA RTX 6000 AdaEstimated NVIDIA | ~73 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used48GB total on card | $7,199View GPU → |
RTX 4090Estimated NVIDIA | ~66 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used24GB total on card | $1,599View GPU → |
NVIDIA L40Estimated NVIDIA | ~58 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used48GB total on card | $8,199View GPU → |
RX 7900 XTXEstimated AMD | ~58 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used24GB total on card | $899View GPU → |
RTX 3090Estimated NVIDIA | ~57 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used24GB total on card | $1,099View GPU → |
NVIDIA A6000Estimated NVIDIA | ~51 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used48GB total on card | $4,899View GPU → |
RTX 4080Estimated NVIDIA | ~51 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used16GB total on card | $1,199View GPU → |
RX 7900 XTEstimated AMD | ~49 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used20GB total on card | $899View GPU → |
RTX 3080Tight VRAM NVIDIA | ~49 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used10GB total on card | $699View GPU → |
NVIDIA A5000Estimated NVIDIA | ~46 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used24GB total on card | $2,499View GPU → |
Apple M2 UltraEstimated Apple | ~42 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used192GB total on card | $5,999View GPU → |
RTX 4070 TiEstimated NVIDIA | ~34 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used12GB total on card | $799View GPU → |
RX 6900 XTEstimated AMD | ~34 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used16GB total on card | $969View GPU → |
RTX 4070Estimated NVIDIA | ~32 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used12GB total on card | $599View GPU → |
RX 6800 XTEstimated AMD | ~31 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used16GB total on card | $579View GPU → |
NVIDIA A4000Estimated NVIDIA | ~31 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used16GB total on card | $1,089View GPU → |
RTX 3070Estimated NVIDIA | ~27 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used8GB total on card | $499View GPU → |
RTX 3060 12GBEstimated NVIDIA | ~22 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used12GB total on card | $329View GPU → |
Apple M3 MaxEstimated Apple | ~21 tok/s FP16 | 17GB VRAM used128GB total on card | $3,999View GPU → |
RTX 4060 Ti 16GBEstimated NVIDIA | ~18 tok/s FP16⚠ Insufficient VRAM | 17GB VRAM used16GB total on card | $499View GPU → |
Hardware requirements and model sizes at a glance.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Optimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 4GB (Q4) | 9GB (Q8) | 17GB (FP16) |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Disk | 50GB | 100GB | - |
| Model size | 4GB (Q4) | 9GB (Q8) | 17GB (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 NousResearch/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct locally
Llama 3 8B is the go-to lightweight assistant. It runs on almost any 12GB GPU, making it ideal for chatbots, agent prototypes, and personal copilots.
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.
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.