RX 9070 16GBBudget pick
16 GB VRAM (+4)640 GB/s (+304)
B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 131%.98 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 131%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$479 MSRP
Falcon 7B Instruct needs ~6.5 GB VRAM. Intel Arc A730M 12GB has 12.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~39 tok/s.
Operating mode
Interactive favors responsiveness, while light API and scale-out lean harder on serving readiness. The fit stays the same, but the recommendation lens changes.
Current mode
Balanced
Balanced for general local use. Keeps the ranking neutral across personal and serving workflows.
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Fit status
Runs well
Decode
42.4 tok/s
TTFT
4570 ms
Safe context
8K
Memory
6.5 GB / 12.0 GB
The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.
Runtime ecosystem is narrower than CUDA
Intel GPUs can look attractive on memory per dollar, but local AI tooling, kernels, and model coverage are still broader and easier on CUDA today.
Prefer CUDA if you want the path of least resistance
If your goal is maximum runtime coverage, easier troubleshooting, and better support for new local AI releases, CUDA is usually still the safer upgrade path.
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | B | Runs well | 42.4 tok/s | 2493 ms | 8K |
| Coding | B | Runs well | 38.6 tok/s | 5021 ms | 8K |
| Agentic Coding | B | Runs well | 42.4 tok/s | 6648 ms | 8K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs well | 42.4 tok/s | 5401 ms | 8K |
| RAG | B | Runs well | 42.4 tok/s | 8310 ms | 8K |
How Falcon 7B Instruct (7B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A730M 12GB (12.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 2.7 GB | Low | B65 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.4 GB | Low | B66 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Copy-paste commands to run Falcon 7B Instruct on your machine.
Run
lms load falcon-7b-instruct && lms server startUpgrade options
Raises estimated decode speed by about 131%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$479 MSRP
Raises estimated decode speed by about 131%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$499 MSRP
Yes, Intel Arc A730M 12GB can run Falcon 7B Instruct with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 38.6 tok/s.
Falcon 7B Instruct (7B parameters) requires approximately 6.5 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
The recommended quantization for Falcon 7B Instruct is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
On Intel Arc A730M 12GB, Falcon 7B Instruct achieves approximately 38.6 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 5021ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
For coding workloads, Falcon 7B Instruct on Intel Arc A730M 12GB receives a B grade with 38.6 tok/s and 8K context.
On Intel Arc A730M 12GB, Falcon 7B Instruct can safely use up to 8K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 8K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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Preview:
3.9 GB |
| Medium |
| B67 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 4.3 GB | Medium | B67 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 5.0 GB | High | B68 |
Q6_K | 6 | 5.7 GB | High | B69 |
Q8_0Best for your GPU | 8 | 7.5 GB | Very High | B68 |
F16 | 16 | 14.3 GB | Maximum | F0 |
Prefer CUDA if you want the path of least resistance. If your goal is maximum runtime coverage, easier troubleshooting, and better support for new local AI releases, CUDA is usually still the safer upgrade path.
Often yes, if your goal is the easiest setup and the widest runtime support. Intel can offer attractive memory capacity, but CUDA still tends to win on tooling maturity, guides, kernels, and model coverage for local AI.