Would CUDA be a better path than Gaudi 3 128GB for Qwen 3 14B?

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 Qwen 3 14B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

S87Excellent

Estimated from fit model

Qwen 3 14B needs ~24.7 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~196 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: StandardBottleneck: 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) — 24.7 GB, 196.0 tok/s, Runs well

24.7 GB required128.0 GB available

19% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

196.0 tok/s

TTFT

988 ms

Safe context

131K

Memory

24.7 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights8.5 GB

KV Cache2.4 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsQwen 3 14B on Gaudi 3 128GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Solve: If a train travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it go?
Let me work through this step by step.

Given information:
  - Speed = 60 mph (miles per hour)
  - Time  = 2.5 hours

Formula: Distance = Speed x Time

Calculation:
  Distance = 60 mph x 2.5 h
           = 150 miles

The train travels 150 miles.

Double-check: at 60 mph the train covers 60 miles each hour. In half an hour it covers 30 miles. So in 2.5 hours: 60 + 60 + 30 = 150 miles. Confirmed.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>What if the train stops for 20 minutes halfway?
The stop doesn't change the total distance covered while moving, but it affects total trip time.

Breakdown:
  - First half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles
  - Stop: 20 minutes (no distance)
  - Second half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles

Total distance: 150 miles (same)
Total time: 2.5 h + 0.33 h = 2.83 hours
Average speed: 150 / 2.83 = 53 mph

The distance stays the same but average speed drops to 53 mph because of the stop.
Estimated: 196.0 tok/s decode · 988ms TTFT (warm) · 490 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	S	Runs well	196.0 tok/s	539 ms	131K
Coding	S	Runs well	196.0 tok/s	988 ms	131K
Agentic Coding	S	Runs well	196.0 tok/s	1437 ms	131K
Reasoning	S	Runs well	196.0 tok/s	1167 ms	131K
RAG	S	Runs well	196.0 tok/s	1796 ms	131K

Quantization options

How Qwen 3 14B (14B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	5.5 GB	Low	A79
Q3_K_S	3	6.9 GB	Low	A79
NVFP4	4

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Qwen 3 14B on your machine.

Run

ollama run qwen3

Your hardware

More models your Gaudi 3 128GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode	Capabilities
Devstral 2 123B Instruct	123B	S	37.5 tok/s
Qwen3-Coder 30B A3B Instruct	30.5B	S

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 3 14B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run Qwen 3 14B with a S grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 196.0 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Qwen 3 14B need?

Qwen 3 14B (14B parameters) requires approximately 24.7 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Qwen 3 14B?

The recommended quantization for Qwen 3 14B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Qwen 3 14B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 3 14B achieves approximately 196.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 988ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 3 14B for coding?

For coding workloads, Qwen 3 14B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a S grade with 196.0 tok/s and 131K context.

What context window can Qwen 3 14B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 3 14B can safely use up to 131K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Qwen 3 14B feels slow on Gaudi 3 128GB?

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.

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