✅Runs wellfp16 · 4K ctx · batch 1
Run Llama 3.1 8B on RTX 3090
At fp16 precision, Llama 3.1 8B (8.0 B parameters) needs roughly 17.7 GB of VRAM. RTX 3090 has 24 GB, leaving 6.3 GB of headroom — plenty of room for longer contexts and larger batch sizes. Expected throughput ≈ 46 tokens/sec on a single card.
74%
VRAM
Runs well
Estimated VRAM (fp16)
17.7 GB
of 24 GB on RTX 3090· 6.3 GB free
Tok/sec
46
TFTT
1360ms
Power
219W
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Memory breakdown (fp16)
Quantization comparison
Lower precision = less VRAM with a small quality trade-off. Quality order: FP16 > INT8 > INT4.
| Precision | VRAM | Utilisation | Fits on RTX 3090? |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 (full precision) | 17.7 GB | 74% | ✅Runs well |
| INT8 (8-bit) | 9.9 GB | 41% | ✅Runs easily |
| INT4 / Q4 (4-bit) | 6.0 GB | 25% | ✅Runs easily |
Frequently asked
- Can RTX 3090 run Llama 3.1 8B?
- Yes. Llama 3.1 8B needs ≈ 17.7 GB VRAM at fp16 and RTX 3090 provides 24 GB. Expected throughput is 46 tokens/sec per GPU.
- How much VRAM does Llama 3.1 8B use?
- About 17.7 GB at fp16, 6.0 GB at INT4 (for a 4K context, batch size 1). Longer contexts add to KV cache size; larger batches increase activations.
- What's the fastest way to run Llama 3.1 8B on RTX 3090?
- Use a production inference engine like vLLM, SGLang, or TensorRT-LLM with paged attention — they cut KV cache 2–3× vs the naive estimate and batch multiple requests efficiently. For RTX 3090, enable Flash Attention 2.
- Where can I rent a RTX 3090?
- GPUniq aggregates live RTX 3090 offers from verified providers. You can deploy an instance in about a minute and pay hourly with no commitment.
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