Can StarCoder2 7B run on GTX 1070 8GB?

YES — Tight Fit

C51Usable

Estimated from fit model

StarCoder2 7B needs ~7.1 GB VRAM. GTX 1070 8GB has 8.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~35 tok/s.

Runtime: OllamaCapacity: TightBandwidth: 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) — 7.1 GB, 35.4 tok/s, Tight fit

7.1 GB required8.0 GB available

89% VRAM used

Fit status

Tight fit

Decode

35.4 tok/s

TTFT

5473 ms

Safe context

34K

Memory

7.1 GB / 8.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.3 GB

KV Cache0.8 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom0.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsStarCoder2 7B on GTX 1070 8GB
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: 35.4 tok/s decode · 5.5s TTFT (warm) · 88 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	Tight fit	35.4 tok/s	2985 ms	34K
Coding	C	Tight fit	35.4 tok/s	5473 ms	34K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs with offload	35.4 tok/s	7961 ms	34K
Reasoning	C	Tight fit	35.4 tok/s	6468 ms	34K
RAG	C	Runs with offload	35.4 tok/s	9951 ms	34K

Quantization options

How StarCoder2 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on GTX 1070 8GB (8.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	2.7 GB	Low	C53
Q3_K_S	3	3.4 GB	Low	C53
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run StarCoder2 7B on your machine.

Run

lms load hf-second-state--starcoder2-7b-gguf && lms server start

Upgrade options

Hardware that runs StarCoder2 7B well

RTX 3060 12GBBudget pick

12 GB VRAM (+4)360 GB/s (+104)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 57%.55.6 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 57%.

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

~$329 MSRP

RTX 5060 Ti 16GBBest value

16 GB VRAM (+8)448 GB/s (+192)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 84%.65 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 84%.

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

~$449 MSRP

RTX 5070 12GBNVIDIA upgrade

12 GB VRAM (+4)672 GB/s (+416)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 177%.98 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 177%.

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

~$549 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can GTX 1070 8GB run StarCoder2 7B?

Yes, GTX 1070 8GB can run StarCoder2 7B with a C grade (Tight fit). Expected decode speed: 35.4 tok/s.

How much VRAM does StarCoder2 7B need?

StarCoder2 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 7.1 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for StarCoder2 7B?

The recommended quantization for StarCoder2 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will StarCoder2 7B run at on GTX 1070 8GB?

On GTX 1070 8GB, StarCoder2 7B achieves approximately 35.4 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 5473ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can GTX 1070 8GB run StarCoder2 7B for coding?

For coding workloads, StarCoder2 7B on GTX 1070 8GB receives a C grade with 35.4 tok/s and 34K context.

What context window can StarCoder2 7B use on GTX 1070 8GB?

On GTX 1070 8GB, StarCoder2 7B can safely use up to 34K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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