Q6_K7GB VRAM minimum

Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K VRAM Requirements

This page answers Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit q6_k quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K

Short answer: Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit typically needs around 7GB VRAM at Q6_K, and 9GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

7GB

Recommended VRAM

9GB

Target quantization

Q6_K

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ6_K

Minimum VRAM7GB

Q4 baseline4GB

Q8 baseline8GB

FP16 baseline16GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Estimated between Q4 and Q8 using a weighted interpolation toward Q8 memory footprint.

Throughput data below uses available compatibility measurements/estimates and is sorted by tokens per second for this model.

Need general guidance? Review full methodology.

Next steps for this requirement

AMD Instinct MI300X

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NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB

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NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB

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Compare other quantization tiers for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements Q8 requirements FP16 requirements

Best GPUs for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit (Q6_K)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q8	668 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q8	603 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q8	433 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q8	418 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q8	275 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q8	262 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q8	256 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q8	208 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q8	199 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q8	158 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q8	156 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q8	145 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit need at Q6_K?

Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit at Q6_K is estimated to require about 7GB VRAM minimum, with 9GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K?

Start with AMD Instinct MI300X, NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB, NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB and review each compatibility page for full speed and fit details.

Should I use Q6_K or a different quantization for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit?

Q6_K is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 7GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.

Q6_K7GB VRAM minimum

Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K VRAM Requirements

This page answers Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit q6_k quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K

Short answer: Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit typically needs around 7GB VRAM at Q6_K, and 9GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

7GB

Recommended VRAM

9GB

Target quantization

Q6_K

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ6_K

Minimum VRAM7GB

Q4 baseline4GB

Q8 baseline8GB

FP16 baseline16GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Estimated between Q4 and Q8 using a weighted interpolation toward Q8 memory footprint.

Throughput data below uses available compatibility measurements/estimates and is sorted by tokens per second for this model.

Need general guidance? Review full methodology.

Next steps for this requirement

AMD Instinct MI300X

Check full compatibility details and speed context for this model.

Can AMD Instinct MI300X run Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit? →Buy options for AMD Instinct MI300X →

NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB

Check full compatibility details and speed context for this model.

Can NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB run Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit? →Buy options for NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB →

NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB

Check full compatibility details and speed context for this model.

Can NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB run Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit? →Buy options for NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB →

Need GPU recommendations?

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Need a complete build?

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Prefer prebuilt systems?

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Compare prebuilt systems →

Compare other quantization tiers for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements Q8 requirements FP16 requirements

Best GPUs for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit (Q6_K)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q8	668 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q8	603 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q8	433 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q8	418 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q8	275 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q8	262 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q8	256 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q8	208 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q8	199 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q8	158 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q8	156 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q8	145 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

Back to Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit model page Full hardware requirements Best GPU guides Prebuilt systems Local AI build guides

VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit need at Q6_K?

Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit at Q6_K is estimated to require about 7GB VRAM minimum, with 9GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit Q6_K?

Start with AMD Instinct MI300X, NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB, NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB and review each compatibility page for full speed and fit details.

Should I use Q6_K or a different quantization for Lmstudio Community Deepseek R1 0528 Qwen3 8B Mlx 4bit?

Q6_K is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 7GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.