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Q6_K70GB VRAM minimum

Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking Q6_K VRAM Requirements

This page answers Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking q6_k quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.

Short answer
Direct requirement summary for Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking Q6_K

Short answer: Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking typically needs around 70GB VRAM at Q6_K, and 84GB is safer for smoother usage.

Minimum VRAM
70GB
Recommended VRAM
84GB
Target quantization
Q6_K
Requirement Snapshot
Current quantization-specific requirement breakdown
Selected quantizationQ6_K
Minimum VRAM70GB
Q4 baseline40GB
Q8 baseline80GB
FP16 baseline160GB
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.

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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 Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking

Q4 requirementsQ4_K_M requirementsQ5_K_M requirementsQ8 requirementsFP16 requirements

Best GPUs for Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking (Q6_K)

GPUVRAMQuantizationSpeedCompatibilityBuy
AMD Instinct MI300X192GBQ8107 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB141GBQ897 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB80GBQ869 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
AMD Instinct MI250X128GBQ867 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB80GBQ844 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
RTX 509032GBQ842 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM480GBQ841 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
AMD Instinct MI21064GBQ833 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe40GBQ832 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
RTX 409024GBQ825 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada48GBQ825 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
NVIDIA L4048GBQ823 tok/sView full compatibilityBuy options
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VRAM requirements FAQ

How much VRAM does Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking need at Q6_K?

Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking at Q6_K is estimated to require about 70GB VRAM minimum, with 84GB recommended for smoother operation.

Which GPUs can run Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking 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 Qwen Qwen3 Next 80B A3b Thinking?

Q6_K 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.