Would CUDA be a better path than Intel Arc A370M 4GB for gemma 3 4b it?

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 gemma 3 4b it run on Intel Arc A370M 4GB?

Q: What should I upgrade first if gemma 3 4b it feels slow on Intel Arc A370M 4GB?

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 — With Offload

C48Usable

Estimated from fit model

gemma 3 4b it needs ~4.2 GB VRAM. Intel Arc A370M 4GB has 4.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~15 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: Very lowStack: StandardBottleneck: Host offload

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) — 4.2 GB, 15.2 tok/s, Runs with offload (needs ~0.1 GB host RAM)

4.2 GB required4.0 GB available

105% VRAM needed

0.2 GB over capacity — needs offload or smaller quantization

Fit status

Runs with offload (needs ~0.1 GB host RAM)

Decode

15.2 tok/s

TTFT

12774 ms

Safe context

Memory

4.2 GB / 4.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights2.4 GB

KV Cache0.5 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom0.4 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsgemma 3 4b it on Intel Arc A370M 4GB
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: 15.2 tok/s decode · 12.8s TTFT (warm) · 38 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.

Very little memory headroom

You can run the model, but there is not much room left for longer context, bigger batches, extra apps, or future model updates.

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.

Buy headroom, not only minimum fit

A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	C	Runs with offload	22.5 tok/s	4695 ms	9K
Coding	C	Runs with offload	15.2 tok/s	12774 ms	9K
Agentic Coding	D	Very compromised	12.1 tok/s	23205 ms	9K
Reasoning	C	Runs with offload	15.2 tok/s	15097 ms	9K
RAG	D	Very compromised	12.1 tok/s	29007 ms	9K

Quantization options

How gemma 3 4b it (4B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A370M 4GB (4.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_KBest for your GPU	2	1.6 GB	Low	B55
Q3_K_S	3	2.0 GB	Low	F0

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run gemma 3 4b it on your machine.

Run

lms load hf-maziyarpanahi--gemma-3-4b-it-gguf && lms server start

Upgrade options

Hardware that runs gemma 3 4b it well

Intel Arc A380 6GBBudget pick

6 GB VRAM (+2)186 GB/s (+74)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 146%.37.4 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 146%.

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

~$139 MSRP

Intel Arc A580 8GBBest value

8 GB VRAM (+4)512 GB/s (+400)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 268%.56 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 268%.

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

~$179 MSRP

Intel Arc B570 10GBIntel upgrade

10 GB VRAM (+6)380 GB/s (+268)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 268%.56 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 268%.

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

~$219 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc A370M 4GB run gemma 3 4b it?

Yes, Intel Arc A370M 4GB can run gemma 3 4b it with a C grade (Runs with offload). Expected decode speed: 15.2 tok/s.

How much VRAM does gemma 3 4b it need?

gemma 3 4b it (4B parameters) requires approximately 4.2 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for gemma 3 4b it?

The recommended quantization for gemma 3 4b it is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will gemma 3 4b it run at on Intel Arc A370M 4GB?

On Intel Arc A370M 4GB, gemma 3 4b it achieves approximately 15.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 12774ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc A370M 4GB run gemma 3 4b it for coding?

For coding workloads, gemma 3 4b it on Intel Arc A370M 4GB receives a C grade with 15.2 tok/s and 9K context.

What context window can gemma 3 4b it use on Intel Arc A370M 4GB?

On Intel Arc A370M 4GB, gemma 3 4b it can safely use up to 9K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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