Q4_K_M
115 GBMin VRAM: 132.3 GB
Recommended VRAM: 149.5 GB
Min RAM: 173 GB
Context: 8K / 8K
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Q4_K_M
115 GBMin VRAM: 132.3 GB
Recommended VRAM: 149.5 GB
Min RAM: 173 GB
Context: 8K / 8K
Q5_K_M
143.8 GBMin VRAM: 165.4 GB
Recommended VRAM: 186.9 GB
Min RAM: 216 GB
Context: 8K / 8K
Q8_0
230 GBMin VRAM: 264.5 GB
Recommended VRAM: 299 GB
Min RAM: 345 GB
Context: 8K / 8K
FP16
460 GBMin VRAM: 529 GB
Recommended VRAM: 598 GB
Min RAM: 690 GB
Context: 8K / 8K
| Quantization | File Size | Min VRAM | Recommended VRAM | Min RAM | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 115 GB | 132.3 GB | 149.5 GB | 173 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q5_K_M | 143.8 GB | 165.4 GB | 186.9 GB | 216 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q8_0 | 230 GB | 264.5 GB | 299 GB | 345 GB | 8K / 8K |
| FP16 | 460 GB | 529 GB | 598 GB | 690 GB | 8K / 8K |
These GPUs meet the recommended 149.5 GB VRAM for the Q4_K_M quantization. Estimated speeds are approximate and assume full GPU offloading.
Budget Pick
Apple M2 Ultra192 GB VRAM · ~5.6 tok/s
Lowest cost that meets recommended VRAM
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Apple M4 Ultra256 GB VRAM · ~7.6 tok/s
Highest estimated throughput
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Apple M3 Ultra192 GB VRAM · ~5.6 tok/s
Best speed per dollar of VRAM
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