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Can RTX 4080 Super run Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b?

Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b speed on RTX 4080 Super and quantization-level VRAM fit.

Runs Q416GB VRAM availableRequires 16GB+

RTX 4080 Super meets the minimum VRAM requirement for Q4 inference of Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b. Review the quantization breakdown below to see how higher precision settings impact VRAM and throughput.

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Short answer: RTX 4080 Super can run Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b at Q4 with an estimated 152 tok/s.
Estimated speed
152 tok/s
VRAM needed
16GB
VRAM headroom
+0GB

What this means for you

RTX 4080 Super can run Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b with Q4 quantization. At approximately 152 tokens/second, you can expect Excellent speed - conversational response times under 1 second.

VRAM usage will be very close to your GPU's limit. Consider closing other applications or using Q3 quantization for more margin.

Quantization breakdown

QuantizationVRAM neededVRAM availableEstimated speedVerdict
Q416GB16GB152.04 tok/s⚠️ Tight fit
Q831GB16GB106.42 tok/s❌ Not recommended
FP1662GB16GB57.77 tok/s❌ Not recommended

Suitable alternatives

AMD Instinct MI300X
192GB
915.91 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on AMD Instinct MI300X
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB
141GB
827.12 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB
80GB
594.08 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB
AMD Instinct MI250X
128GB
573.07 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on AMD Instinct MI250X
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB
80GB
377.12 tok/s
Price: —
Fit note: higher estimated speed than the baseline option.
Check Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB

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More questions

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Compatibility FAQ

Can RTX 4080 Super run Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b?

RTX 4080 Super can run Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b at Q4 with an estimated 152 tok/s.

How much VRAM is needed for Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b on RTX 4080 Super?

Q4 inference is estimated to need about 16GB VRAM on this page, while RTX 4080 Super has 16GB available.

What if RTX 4080 Super is not enough for Qwen Qwen3 30B A3b?

If you need more speed or context headroom, compare alternative GPUs below and check higher-tier VRAM options.