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Can RTX 4060 run Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528?

Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528 speed on RTX 4060 and quantization-level VRAM fit.

Q4 not recommended8GB VRAM availableRequires 343GB+

RTX 4060 does not meet the minimum VRAM requirement for Q4 inference of Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528. Review the quantization breakdown below to see how higher precision settings impact VRAM and throughput.

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Short answer: RTX 4060 is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528 (about 343GB needed).
Estimated speed
7 tok/s
VRAM needed
343GB
VRAM headroom
-335GB

What this means for you

RTX 4060 lacks sufficient VRAM for comfortable Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528 operation with Q4 quantization.

Your 8GB GPU is 335GB short of the 343GB minimum.

Options: (1) Try Q2 or Q3 quantization for lower VRAM requirements, (2) Consider cloud GPU rental, (3) Upgrade to a GPU with at least 16GB VRAM.

Quantization breakdown

QuantizationVRAM neededVRAM availableEstimated speedVerdict
Q4343GB8GB6.73 tok/s❌ Not recommended
Q8685GB8GB4.71 tok/s❌ Not recommended
FP161370GB8GB2.56 tok/s❌ Not recommended

Suitable alternatives

No alternative GPUs with verified compatibility yet. Expand the compatibility import to surface more cards.

Need more VRAM for Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528?
RTX 4060 is 335GB short. Consider a GPU with 446GB+ VRAM.
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Compatibility FAQ

Can RTX 4060 run Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528?

RTX 4060 is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528 (about 343GB needed).

How much VRAM is needed for Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528 on RTX 4060?

Q4 inference is estimated to need about 343GB VRAM on this page, while RTX 4060 has 8GB available.

What if RTX 4060 is not enough for Deepseek AI Deepseek R1 0528?

Try lower-bit quantization, choose a smaller model, or move to a higher-VRAM GPU from the alternatives list.