Intel Arc B570 meets the minimum VRAM requirement for Q4 inference of meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B. Review the quantization breakdown below to see how higher precision settings impact VRAM and throughput.
Intel Arc B570 can run meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B with Q4 quantization. At approximately 61 tokens/second, you can expect Good speed - acceptable for interactive use.
You have 6GB headroom, which is sufficient for system overhead and smooth operation.
| Quantization | VRAM needed | VRAM available | Estimated speed | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 4GB | 10GB | 60.94 tok/s | ✅ Fits comfortably |
| Q8 | 9GB | 10GB | 42.33 tok/s | ⚠️ Tight fit |
| FP16 | 17GB | 10GB | 22.38 tok/s | ❌ Not recommended |