Would CUDA be a better path than Gaudi 3 128GB for EXAONE 4.0 32B?

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.

Can EXAONE 4.0 32B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

Q: What should I upgrade first if EXAONE 4.0 32B feels slow on Gaudi 3 128GB?

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.

YES — Runs Great

C48Usable

Estimated from fit model

EXAONE 4.0 32B needs ~37.0 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~133 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: StandardBottleneck: 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) — 37.0 GB, 132.7 tok/s, Runs well

37.0 GB required128.0 GB available

29% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

132.7 tok/s

TTFT

1459 ms

Safe context

404K

Memory

37.0 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights19.5 GB

KV Cache3.8 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsEXAONE 4.0 32B on Gaudi 3 128GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>What is local AI inference?
Local AI inference means running an AI language model directly on your own hardware — your laptop, desktop, or server — instead of sending requests to a remote cloud API.

When you run inference locally the model weights are loaded into your GPU or unified memory. Each token you generate requires reading those weights from memory, so memory bandwidth is the main bottleneck for decode speed.

Key benefits of running locally:
  - Full privacy: your prompts never leave your machine
  - No per-token cost or rate limits
  - Works offline once the model is downloaded
  - Latency depends only on your hardware
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>How much VRAM do I need?
It depends on the model size and quantization level. A rough rule of thumb:

  Model size     Q4 (4-bit)    Q8 (8-bit)    FP16
  7B params      ~4.3 GB       ~7.5 GB       ~14 GB
  13B params     ~7.9 GB       ~13.9 GB      ~26 GB
  70B params     ~42.7 GB      ~74.9 GB      ~140 GB

Most people use 4-bit quantization (Q4_K_M) which gives 90-95% of full quality at a fraction of the memory. A 24 GB GPU can comfortably run most 7B-13B models.
Estimated: 132.7 tok/s decode · 1.5s TTFT (warm) · 332 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

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.

Best improvement path

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.

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	C	Runs well	132.7 tok/s	796 ms	404K
Coding	C	Runs well	132.7 tok/s	1459 ms	404K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	132.7 tok/s	2122 ms	404K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	132.7 tok/s	1724 ms	404K
RAG	C	Runs well	132.7 tok/s	2653 ms	404K

Quantization options

How EXAONE 4.0 32B (32B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	12.5 GB	Low	D38
Q3_K_S	3	15.7 GB	Low	D39
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run EXAONE 4.0 32B on your machine.

Run

lms load hf-lgai-exaone--exaone-4-0-32b-gguf && lms server start

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run EXAONE 4.0 32B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run EXAONE 4.0 32B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 132.7 tok/s.

How much VRAM does EXAONE 4.0 32B need?

EXAONE 4.0 32B (32B parameters) requires approximately 37.0 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for EXAONE 4.0 32B?

The recommended quantization for EXAONE 4.0 32B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will EXAONE 4.0 32B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, EXAONE 4.0 32B achieves approximately 132.7 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 1459ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run EXAONE 4.0 32B for coding?

For coding workloads, EXAONE 4.0 32B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a C grade with 132.7 tok/s and 404K context.

What context window can EXAONE 4.0 32B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, EXAONE 4.0 32B can safely use up to 404K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if EXAONE 4.0 32B feels slow on Gaudi 3 128GB?

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