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Can RTX 5090 run Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?

Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 speed on RTX 5090 and quantization-level VRAM fit.

Q4 not recommended32GB VRAM availableRequires 530GB+

RTX 5090 does not meet the minimum VRAM requirement for Q4 inference of Moonshotai Kimi K2 5. Review the quantization breakdown below to see how higher precision settings impact VRAM and throughput.

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Short answer: RTX 5090 is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 (about 530GB needed).
Estimated speed
36 tok/s
VRAM needed
530GB
VRAM headroom
-498GB

What this means for you

RTX 5090 lacks sufficient VRAM for comfortable Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 operation with Q4 quantization.

Your 32GB GPU is 498GB short of the 530GB 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
Q4530GB32GB35.97 tok/s❌ Not recommended
Q81059GB32GB25.18 tok/s❌ Not recommended
FP162118GB32GB13.67 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 Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?
RTX 5090 is 498GB short. Consider a GPU with 689GB+ VRAM.
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Compatibility FAQ

Can RTX 5090 run Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?

RTX 5090 is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 (about 530GB needed).

How much VRAM is needed for Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 on RTX 5090?

Q4 inference is estimated to need about 530GB VRAM on this page, while RTX 5090 has 32GB available.

What if RTX 5090 is not enough for Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?

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