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FP16240GB VRAM minimum

Openai Gpt Oss 120B FP16 VRAM Requirements

This page answers Openai Gpt Oss 120B fp16 queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer
Direct requirement summary for Openai Gpt Oss 120B FP16

Short answer: Openai Gpt Oss 120B typically needs around 240GB VRAM at FP16, and 288GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM
240GB
Recommended VRAM
288GB
Target quantization
FP16
Requirement Snapshot
Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown
Selected quantizationFP16
Minimum VRAM240GB
Q4 baseline60GB
Q8 baseline120GB
FP16 baseline240GB
Methodology
No hand-wavy numbers

Exact FP16 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.

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Compare other quantization tiers for Openai Gpt Oss 120B

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Best GPUs for Openai Gpt Oss 120B (FP16)

GPUVRAMQuantizationSpeedCompatibilityBuy
AMD Instinct MI300X192GBFP1658 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB141GBFP1652 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB80GBFP1638 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
AMD Instinct MI250X128GBFP1636 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB80GBFP1624 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
RTX 509032GBFP1623 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM480GBFP1622 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
AMD Instinct MI21064GBFP1618 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe40GBFP1617 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
RTX 409024GBFP1614 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada48GBFP1614 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA L4048GBFP1613 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Openai Gpt Oss 120B need at FP16?

Openai Gpt Oss 120B at FP16 is estimated to require about 240GB VRAM minimum, with 288GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Openai Gpt Oss 120B FP16?

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 FP16 or a different quantization for Openai Gpt Oss 120B?

FP16 is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 240GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.