Q870GB VRAM minimum

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8 VRAM Requirements

This page answers Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct q8 quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Query match answer

Llama 3.1 70b q4 vram requirements

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct at Q8 is estimated around 70GB VRAM minimum, with 84GB recommended for smoother operation.

Based on 979 impressions tracked in Search Console.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8

Short answer: Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct typically needs around 70GB VRAM at Q8, and 84GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

70GB

Recommended VRAM

84GB

Target quantization

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ8

Minimum VRAM70GB

Q4 baseline35GB

Q8 baseline70GB

FP16 baseline140GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Exact Q8 requirement from model requirement data.

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 Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements FP16 requirements

High-demand speed checks for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct

meta llama llama 3.1 70b instruct speed on nvidia h200 sxm 141gb51 impressions tracked

meta llama llama 3.1 70b instruct speed on apple m4 max43 impressions tracked

Best GPUs for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct (Q8)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q8	187 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q8	169 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q8	121 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q8	117 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q8	77 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q8	73 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q8	72 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q8	58 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q8	56 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q8	44 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q8	44 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q8	41 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct need at Q8?

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct at Q8 is estimated to require about 70GB VRAM minimum, with 84GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8?

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 Q8 or a different quantization for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct?

Q8 is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 70GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.

Q870GB VRAM minimum

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8 VRAM Requirements

This page answers Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct q8 quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Query match answer

Llama 3.1 70b q4 vram requirements

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct at Q8 is estimated around 70GB VRAM minimum, with 84GB recommended for smoother operation.

Based on 979 impressions tracked in Search Console.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8

Short answer: Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct typically needs around 70GB VRAM at Q8, and 84GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

70GB

Recommended VRAM

84GB

Target quantization

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ8

Minimum VRAM70GB

Q4 baseline35GB

Q8 baseline70GB

FP16 baseline140GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Exact Q8 requirement from model requirement data.

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 Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct? →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 Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct? →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 Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct? →Buy options for NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB →

Need GPU recommendations?

Compare curated best GPU guides by budget and workload.

Browse best GPU guides →

Need a complete build?

Use proven local AI build recipes if you are planning a fresh hardware setup.

Browse local AI builds →

Prefer prebuilt systems?

Compare ready-to-buy systems if you want faster deployment.

Compare prebuilt systems →

Compare other quantization tiers for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements FP16 requirements

High-demand speed checks for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct

meta llama llama 3.1 70b instruct speed on nvidia h200 sxm 141gb51 impressions tracked

meta llama llama 3.1 70b instruct speed on apple m4 max43 impressions tracked

Best GPUs for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct (Q8)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q8	187 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q8	169 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q8	121 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q8	117 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q8	77 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q8	73 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q8	72 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q8	58 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q8	56 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q8	44 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q8	44 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q8	41 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct need at Q8?

Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct at Q8 is estimated to require about 70GB VRAM minimum, with 84GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct Q8?

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 Q8 or a different quantization for Meta Llama Llama 3.1 70B Instruct?

Q8 is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 70GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.