Can starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 run on RTX 5090 32GB?

YES — Runs Great

C52Usable

Estimated from fit model

starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 needs ~15.3 GB VRAM. RTX 5090 32GB has 32.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~131 tok/s.

Runtime: OllamaCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: BasicBottleneck: Balanced

Operating mode

Choose the run profile you care about

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.

Capabilities:

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 15.3 GB, 131.2 tok/s, Runs well

15.3 GB required32.0 GB available

48% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

131.2 tok/s

TTFT

1475 ms

Safe context

168K

Memory

15.3 GB / 32.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights9.2 GB

KV Cache1.8 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom3.2 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsstarcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 on RTX 5090 32GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Write a Python function to sort a list
Here's a Python function that sorts a list using quicksort:

def quicksort(arr):
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

# Example usage
numbers = [3, 6, 8, 10, 1, 2, 1]
print(quicksort(numbers))  # [1, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10]

The algorithm picks a pivot, partitions the list into smaller, equal, and larger elements, then recursively sorts each partition and concatenates the results.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>Now add type hints and a docstring
def quicksort(arr: list[int]) -> list[int]:
    """Sort a list using the quicksort algorithm.

    Args:
        arr: List of integers to sort.

    Returns:
        A new sorted list.
    """
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

Added type hints for the input and return type, plus a Google-style docstring.
Estimated: 131.2 tok/s decode · 1.5s TTFT (warm) · 328 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

No major red flags

This recommendation has enough memory headroom and acceptable estimated speed for the selected workload.

Best improvement path

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	C	Runs well	131.2 tok/s	805 ms	168K
Coding	C	Runs well	131.2 tok/s	1475 ms	168K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	131.2 tok/s	2146 ms	168K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	131.2 tok/s	1744 ms	168K
RAG	C	Runs well	131.2 tok/s	2683 ms	168K

Quantization options

How starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 (15B params) fits at each quantization level on RTX 5090 32GB (32.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	5.9 GB	Low	C44
Q3_K_S	3	7.4 GB	Low	C44
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 on your machine.

Run

lms load hf-bartowski--starcoder2-15b-instruct-v0-1-gguf && lms server start

Frequently asked questions

Can RTX 5090 32GB run starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1?

Yes, RTX 5090 32GB can run starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 131.2 tok/s.

How much VRAM does starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 need?

starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 (15B parameters) requires approximately 15.3 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1?

The recommended quantization for starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 run at on RTX 5090 32GB?

On RTX 5090 32GB, starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 achieves approximately 131.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 1475ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can RTX 5090 32GB run starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 for coding?

For coding workloads, starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 on RTX 5090 32GB receives a C grade with 131.2 tok/s and 168K context.

What context window can starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 use on RTX 5090 32GB?

On RTX 5090 32GB, starcoder2 15b instruct v0.1 can safely use up to 168K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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