Can DeepSeek LLM 67B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

B61Good

Estimated from fit model

DeepSeek LLM 67B needs ~60.4 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~69 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) — 60.4 GB, 68.9 tok/s, Runs well

60.4 GB required128.0 GB available

47% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

68.9 tok/s

TTFT

2809 ms

Safe context

Memory

60.4 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights40.9 GB

KV Cache5.8 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsDeepSeek LLM 67B 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: 68.9 tok/s decode · 2.8s TTFT (warm) · 172 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	B	Runs well	68.9 tok/s	1532 ms	4K
Coding	B	Runs well	68.9 tok/s	2809 ms	4K
Agentic Coding	B	Runs well	68.9 tok/s	4086 ms	4K
Reasoning	B	Runs well	68.9 tok/s	3320 ms	4K
RAG	B	Runs well	68.9 tok/s	5108 ms	4K

Quantization options

How DeepSeek LLM 67B (67B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	26.1 GB	Low	C50
Q3_K_S	3	32.8 GB	Low	C51
NVFP4	4	37.5 GB	Medium	C52
Q4_K_M	4	40.9 GB	Medium	C52
Q5_K_M	5	48.2 GB	High	C54
Q6_K	6	54.9 GB	High	C55
Q8_0Best for your GPU	8	71.7 GB	Very High	B58
F16	16	137.4 GB	Maximum	F0

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run DeepSeek LLM 67B on your machine.

Run

docker run --rm -it ghcr.io/ggerganov/llama.cpp:full \
  --hf-repo "deepseek-ai/deepseek-llm-67b-chat" \
  --hf-file "deepseek-llm-67b-chat-Q4_K_M.gguf" \
  -c 4096 -ngl 99

Upgrade-Optionen

Hardware, die DeepSeek LLM 67B gut ausführt

NVIDIA H200 141GBGünstige Wahl

141 GB VRAM (+13)4800 GB/s (+1100)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 56%.107.3 tok/s Dekodierung

Raises estimated decode speed by about 56%.

Moves you onto CUDA, which still has the broadest local-AI runtime coverage.

This is not only a hardware jump. It also gives you a cleaner runtime ecosystem for local LLM tooling.

ca. $30,000 MSRP

NVIDIA H200 PCIe 141GBBestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

141 GB VRAM (+13)4800 GB/s (+1100)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 56%.107.3 tok/s Dekodierung

Raises estimated decode speed by about 56%.

Moves you onto CUDA, which still has the broadest local-AI runtime coverage.

This is not only a hardware jump. It also gives you a cleaner runtime ecosystem for local LLM tooling.

ca. $30,000 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run DeepSeek LLM 67B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run DeepSeek LLM 67B with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 68.9 tok/s.

How much VRAM does DeepSeek LLM 67B need?

DeepSeek LLM 67B (67B parameters) requires approximately 60.4 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for DeepSeek LLM 67B?

The recommended quantization for DeepSeek LLM 67B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will DeepSeek LLM 67B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, DeepSeek LLM 67B achieves approximately 68.9 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 2809ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run DeepSeek LLM 67B for coding?

For coding workloads, DeepSeek LLM 67B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a B grade with 68.9 tok/s and 4K context.

What context window can DeepSeek LLM 67B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, DeepSeek LLM 67B 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 DeepSeek LLM 67B 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.

Would CUDA be a better path than Gaudi 3 128GB for DeepSeek LLM 67B?

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.

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