Gemma 4 26B A4B needs ~32.7 GB VRAM. Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~312 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
327.4 tok/s
TTFT
591 ms
Safe context
256K
Memory
32.7 GB / 128.0 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 | A | Runs well | 327.4 tok/s | 350 ms | 256K |
| Coding | A | Runs well | 311.8 tok/s | 621 ms | 256K |
| Agentic Coding | A | Runs well | 327.4 tok/s | 860 ms | 256K |
| Reasoning | A | Runs well | 327.4 tok/s | 699 ms | 256K |
| RAG | A | Runs well | 327.4 tok/s | 1075 ms | 256K |
How Gemma 4 26B A4B (25.200000762939453B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB (128.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 9.8 GB | Low | A73 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 12.3 GB | Low | A74 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Copy-paste commands to run Gemma 4 26B A4B on your machine.
Run
ollama run gemma4:26bYour hardware
| Model | Params | Grade | Decode | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Devstral 2 123B Instruct | 123B | S | 29.2 tok/s | |
 Qwen3-Coder 30B A3B Instruct | 30.5B | S |
Yes, Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB can run Gemma 4 26B A4B with a A grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 311.8 tok/s.
Gemma 4 26B A4B (25.200000762939453B parameters) requires approximately 32.7 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
The recommended quantization for Gemma 4 26B A4B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
On Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB, Gemma 4 26B A4B achieves approximately 311.8 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 621ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
For coding workloads, Gemma 4 26B A4B on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB receives a A grade with 311.8 tok/s and 256K context.
On Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB, Gemma 4 26B A4B can safely use up to 256K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 256K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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Preview:
14.1 GB |
| Medium |
| A74 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 15.4 GB | Medium | A74 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 18.1 GB | High | A74 |
Q6_K | 6 | 20.7 GB | High | A74 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 27.0 GB | Very High | A75 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 51.7 GB | Maximum | A79 |
| 304.8 tok/s |
| Qwen 3.5 27B | 27B | S | 132.2 tok/s |
| Qwen 3.6 27B | 27B | S | 82.4 tok/s |
| Qwen 3.5 122B A10B | 122B | S | 81 tok/s |
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.