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Can RX 7800 XT run Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?

Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 speed on RX 7800 XT and quantization-level VRAM fit.

Q4 not recommended16GB VRAM availableRequires 530GB+

RX 7800 XT 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: RX 7800 XT is not a comfortable Q4 fit for Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 (about 530GB needed).
Estimated speed
11 tok/s
VRAM needed
530GB
VRAM headroom
-514GB

What this means for you

RX 7800 XT lacks sufficient VRAM for comfortable Moonshotai Kimi K2 5 operation with Q4 quantization.

Your 16GB GPU is 514GB 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
Q4530GB16GB11.29 tok/s❌ Not recommended
Q81059GB16GB7.91 tok/s❌ Not recommended
FP162118GB16GB4.29 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?
RX 7800 XT is 514GB short. Consider a GPU with 689GB+ VRAM.
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Compatibility FAQ

Can RX 7800 XT run Moonshotai Kimi K2 5?

RX 7800 XT 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 RX 7800 XT?

Q4 inference is estimated to need about 530GB VRAM on this page, while RX 7800 XT has 16GB available.

What if RX 7800 XT 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.