Q3_K_M9GB VRAM minimum

Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M VRAM Requirements

This page answers Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 q3_k_m quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M

Short answer: Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 typically needs around 9GB VRAM at Q3_K_M, and 11GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

9GB

Recommended VRAM

11GB

Target quantization

Q3_K_M

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ3_K_M

Minimum VRAM9GB

Q4 baseline11GB

Q8 baseline22GB

FP16 baseline44GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Estimated from Q4 using a 20% memory reduction assumption for Q3_K_M.

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 Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements Q8 requirements FP16 requirements

Best GPUs for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 (Q3_K_M)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q4	546 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q4	493 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q4	354 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q4	341 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q4	225 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q4	214 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q4	209 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q4	170 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q4	162 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q4	129 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q4	128 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q4	118 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 need at Q3_K_M?

Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 at Q3_K_M is estimated to require about 9GB VRAM minimum, with 11GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M?

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 Q3_K_M or a different quantization for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1?

Q3_K_M is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 9GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.

Q3_K_M9GB VRAM minimum

Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M VRAM Requirements

This page answers Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 q3_k_m quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer

Direct requirement summary for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M

Short answer: Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 typically needs around 9GB VRAM at Q3_K_M, and 11GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM

9GB

Recommended VRAM

11GB

Target quantization

Q3_K_M

Requirement Snapshot

Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown

Selected quantizationQ3_K_M

Minimum VRAM9GB

Q4 baseline11GB

Q8 baseline22GB

FP16 baseline44GB

Methodology

No hand-wavy numbers

Estimated from Q4 using a 20% memory reduction assumption for Q3_K_M.

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 Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1? →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 Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1? →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 Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1? →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?

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Prefer prebuilt systems?

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Compare prebuilt systems →

Compare other quantization tiers for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1

Q4 requirements Q4_K_M requirements Q5_K_M requirements Q8 requirements FP16 requirements

Best GPUs for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 (Q3_K_M)

GPU	VRAM	Quantization	Speed	Compatibility	Buy
AMD Instinct MI300X	192GB	Q4	546 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB	141GB	Q4	493 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB	80GB	Q4	354 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI250X	128GB	Q4	341 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB	80GB	Q4	225 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 5090	32GB	Q4	214 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4	80GB	Q4	209 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
AMD Instinct MI210	64GB	Q4	170 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe	40GB	Q4	162 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
RTX 4090	24GB	Q4	129 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada	48GB	Q4	128 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options
NVIDIA L40	48GB	Q4	118 tok/s	View full compatibility	Buy options

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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 need at Q3_K_M?

Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 at Q3_K_M is estimated to require about 9GB VRAM minimum, with 11GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1 Q3_K_M?

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 Q3_K_M or a different quantization for Mistralai Mixtral 8x22b Instruct V0 1?

Q3_K_M is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 9GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.