Best NVIDIA GPUs for Local AI
Find the right GPU for running AI models locally with Ollama. From budget 12GB cards to the 32GB RTX 5090, compare speeds, VRAM, and model compatibility.
VRAM Guide: What Models Can You Run?
| VRAM | Max Model Size | Example Models |
|---|---|---|
| 12 GB | Up to 9B (Q4) | Qwen2.5 7B, Llama 3.2 8B, Mistral 7B |
| 16 GB | Up to 14B-27B (Q4) | Qwen2.5 14B, DeepSeek-R1 14B |
| 24 GB | Up to 32B (Q4) | Qwen2.5 32B, DeepSeek-R1 32B |
| 32 GB | Up to 70B (Q4) | Llama 3.1 70B, Qwen2.5 72B |
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