Neural Chat 7B needs ~8.3 GB VRAM. Intel Arc B580 12GB has 12.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~55 tok/s.
Operating mode
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.
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Fit status
Runs well
Decode
55.1 tok/s
TTFT
3513 ms
Safe context
8K
Memory
8.3 GB / 12.0 GB
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.
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.
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs well | 55.1 tok/s | 1916 ms | 8K |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 55.1 tok/s | 3513 ms | 8K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Tight fit | 51.3 tok/s | 5494 ms | 8K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 55.1 tok/s | 4152 ms | 8K |
| RAG | C | Tight fit | 55.1 tok/s | 6388 ms | 8K |
How Neural Chat 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc B580 12GB (12.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 2.7 GB | Low | C48 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.4 GB | Low | C49 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
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ollama run neural-chatYes, Intel Arc B580 12GB can run Neural Chat 7B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 55.1 tok/s.
Neural Chat 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 8.3 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
The recommended quantization for Neural Chat 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
On Intel Arc B580 12GB, Neural Chat 7B achieves approximately 55.1 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3513ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
For coding workloads, Neural Chat 7B on Intel Arc B580 12GB receives a C grade with 55.1 tok/s and 8K context.
On Intel Arc B580 12GB, Neural Chat 7B can safely use up to 8K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 8K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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Preview:
3.9 GB |
| Medium |
| C50 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 4.3 GB | Medium | C50 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 5.0 GB | High | C51 |
Q6_K | 6 | 5.7 GB | High | C52 |
Q8_0Best for your GPU | 8 | 7.5 GB | Very High | C51 |
F16 | 16 | 14.3 GB | Maximum | F0 |
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.
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.