Can granite 8b code instruct 4k run on Tesla P40 24GB?

YES — Runs Great

C48Usable

Estimated from fit model

granite 8b code instruct 4k needs ~9.4 GB VRAM. Tesla P40 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~42 tok/s.

Runtime: OllamaCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: LowStack: 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:

Select quantization to explore

Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 9.4 GB, 41.8 tok/s, Runs well

9.4 GB required24.0 GB available

39% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

41.8 tok/s

TTFT

4628 ms

Safe context

265K

Memory

9.4 GB / 24.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.9 GB

KV Cache0.9 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom2.4 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsgranite 8b code instruct 4k on Tesla P40 24GB
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: 41.8 tok/s decode · 4.6s TTFT (warm) · 105 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

Older PCIe generation

PCIe 3.0 is workable, but it compounds the penalty when you offload heavily or try to scale across multiple cards.

Best improvement path

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	C	Runs well	41.8 tok/s	2524 ms	265K
Coding	C	Runs well	41.8 tok/s	4628 ms	265K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	41.8 tok/s	6732 ms	265K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	41.8 tok/s	5470 ms	265K
RAG	C	Runs well	41.8 tok/s	8415 ms	265K

Quantization options

How granite 8b code instruct 4k (8B params) fits at each quantization level on Tesla P40 24GB (24.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	3.1 GB	Low	C44
Q3_K_S	3	3.9 GB	Low	C45
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run granite 8b code instruct 4k on your machine.

Run

lms load hf-ibm-granite--granite-8b-code-instruct-4k-gguf && lms server start

Upgrade options

Hardware that runs granite 8b code instruct 4k well

RTX 5090 32GBBudget pick

32 GB VRAM (+8)1792 GB/s (+1446)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 168%.112 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 168%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

~$1,999 MSRP

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GBBest value

32 GB VRAM (+8)896 GB/s (+550)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 168%.112 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 168%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

~$2,499 MSRP

RTX 5000 Ada 32GBNVIDIA upgrade

32 GB VRAM (+8)576 GB/s (+230)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 126%.94.4 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 126%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

~$4,000 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Tesla P40 24GB run granite 8b code instruct 4k?

Yes, Tesla P40 24GB can run granite 8b code instruct 4k with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 41.8 tok/s.

How much VRAM does granite 8b code instruct 4k need?

granite 8b code instruct 4k (8B parameters) requires approximately 9.4 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for granite 8b code instruct 4k?

The recommended quantization for granite 8b code instruct 4k is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will granite 8b code instruct 4k run at on Tesla P40 24GB?

On Tesla P40 24GB, granite 8b code instruct 4k achieves approximately 41.8 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 4628ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Tesla P40 24GB run granite 8b code instruct 4k for coding?

For coding workloads, granite 8b code instruct 4k on Tesla P40 24GB receives a C grade with 41.8 tok/s and 265K context.

What context window can granite 8b code instruct 4k use on Tesla P40 24GB?

On Tesla P40 24GB, granite 8b code instruct 4k can safely use up to 265K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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