Would CUDA be a better path than Intel Arc A380 6GB for LFM2.5 350M?

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 LFM2.5 350M run on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

Q: What should I upgrade first if LFM2.5 350M feels slow on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

Prioritize bandwidth, not only capacity. If this workload feels slow, the next useful step is often a GPU tier with materially faster memory bandwidth rather than only a small bump in capacity.

YES — Runs Great

C51Usable

Estimated from fit model

LFM2.5 350M needs ~1.9 GB VRAM. Intel Arc A380 6GB has 6.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~5 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: Very lowStack: StandardBottleneck: Memory bandwidth

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) — 1.9 GB, 4.9 tok/s, Runs well

1.9 GB required6.0 GB available

32% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

4.9 tok/s

TTFT

39510 ms

Safe context

128K

Memory

1.9 GB / 6.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights0.2 GB

KV Cache0.2 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom0.6 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsLFM2.5 350M on Intel Arc A380 6GB
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: 4.9 tok/s decode · 39.5s TTFT (warm) · 12 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This model fits, but memory bandwidth is the part holding decode speed back.

Throughput will feel slow

Estimated decode speed is only 4.9 tok/s, so this is more of a technical fit than a comfortable daily-driver setup.

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

Prioritize bandwidth, not only capacity

If this workload feels slow, the next useful step is often a GPU tier with materially faster memory bandwidth rather than only a small bump in capacity.

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	4.9 tok/s	21551 ms	128K
Coding	C	Runs well	4.9 tok/s	39510 ms	128K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	4.9 tok/s	57469 ms	128K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	4.9 tok/s	46694 ms	128K
RAG	C	Runs well	4.9 tok/s	71837 ms	128K

Inference speed

LFM2.5 350M inference speed — tokens per second by GPU & Mac

Estimated decode speed (tokens/sec) for LFM2.5 350M at Q4_K_M across popular GPUs and Apple Silicon, using the fastest local runtime per device. Fastest is RTX 5090 32GB at ~7 tok/s. Speed is memory-bandwidth bound, so cards that fit the whole model in VRAM run far faster than ones that offload to system RAM.

GPU / Mac	Memory	Quant	Speed (tok/s)	Fits?
RTX 5090 32GB	32 GB	Q4_K_M	6.6	Fits
RTX 4090 24GB	24 GB	Q4_K_M	5.6	Fits
RTX 4080 Super 16GB	16 GB	Q4_K_M	5.6

Quantization options

How LFM2.5 350M (0.3499999940395355B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A380 6GB (6.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	0.1 GB	Low	B62
Q3_K_S	3	0.2 GB	Low	B62
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run LFM2.5 350M on your machine.

Run

lms load LFM2.5-350M && lms server start

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc A380 6GB run LFM2.5 350M?

Yes, Intel Arc A380 6GB can run LFM2.5 350M with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 4.9 tok/s.

How much VRAM does LFM2.5 350M need?

LFM2.5 350M (0.3499999940395355B parameters) requires approximately 1.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for LFM2.5 350M?

The recommended quantization for LFM2.5 350M is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will LFM2.5 350M run at on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

On Intel Arc A380 6GB, LFM2.5 350M achieves approximately 4.9 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 39510ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc A380 6GB run LFM2.5 350M for coding?

For coding workloads, LFM2.5 350M on Intel Arc A380 6GB receives a C grade with 4.9 tok/s and 128K context.

What context window can LFM2.5 350M use on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

On Intel Arc A380 6GB, LFM2.5 350M can safely use up to 128K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 128K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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