Would CUDA be a better path than Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB for LLaVA 1.5 7B?

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 LLaVA 1.5 7B run on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB?

Q: What should I upgrade first if LLaVA 1.5 7B feels slow on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB?

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 — Tight Fit

B68Good

Estimated from fit model

LLaVA 1.5 7B needs ~14.6 GB VRAM. Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB has 16.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~28 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: TightBandwidth: 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) — 14.6 GB, 28.3 tok/s, Tight fit

14.6 GB required16.0 GB available

91% VRAM used

Fit status

Tight fit

Decode

28.3 tok/s

TTFT

6834 ms

Safe context

Memory

14.6 GB / 16.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.3 GB

KV Cache7.8 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom1.6 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsLLaVA 1.5 7B on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB
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: 28.3 tok/s decode · 6.8s TTFT (warm) · 71 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	A	Runs well	28.3 tok/s	3728 ms	4K
Coding	B	Tight fit	28.3 tok/s	6834 ms	4K
Agentic Coding	F	Too heavy	10.9 tok/s	25812 ms	4K
Reasoning	B	Tight fit	28.3 tok/s	8077 ms	4K
RAG	F	Too heavy	10.9 tok/s	32265 ms	4K

Quantization options

How LLaVA 1.5 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB (16.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	2.7 GB	Low	B65
Q3_K_S	3	3.4 GB	Low	B65
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run LLaVA 1.5 7B on your machine.

Run

ollama run llava

Upgrade options

Hardware that runs LLaVA 1.5 7B well

Intel Arc Pro B60 24GBBudget pick

24 GB VRAM (+8)456 GB/s (+232)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 104%.57.7 tok/s decode

Raises estimated decode speed by about 104%.

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

~$599 MSRP

MacBook Pro M4 32GBBest value

32 GB Unified (+16)

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.18.6 tok/s decode

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

~$799 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB run LLaVA 1.5 7B?

Yes, Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB can run LLaVA 1.5 7B with a B grade (Tight fit). Expected decode speed: 28.3 tok/s.

How much VRAM does LLaVA 1.5 7B need?

LLaVA 1.5 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 14.6 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for LLaVA 1.5 7B?

The recommended quantization for LLaVA 1.5 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will LLaVA 1.5 7B run at on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB, LLaVA 1.5 7B achieves approximately 28.3 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 6834ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB run LLaVA 1.5 7B for coding?

For coding workloads, LLaVA 1.5 7B on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB receives a B grade with 28.3 tok/s and 4K context.

What context window can LLaVA 1.5 7B use on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB, LLaVA 1.5 7B can safely use up to 4K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 4K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if LLaVA 1.5 7B feels slow on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB?

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