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96 GB Unified (+48)
C
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.28 tok/s Dekodierung
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
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Can gemma 2b run on NVIDIA L40 48GB?
YES — Runs Great
C42Usable
Estimated from fit model
gemma 2b needs ~7.2 GB VRAM. NVIDIA L40 48GB has 48.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~32 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.
Select quantization to explore
Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 7.2 GB, 32.0 tok/s, Runs well
7.2 GB required48.0 GB available
15% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs well
Decode
32.0 tok/s
TTFT
6050 ms
Safe context
2.8M
Memory
7.2 GB / 48.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights1.2 GB
KV Cache0.2 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom4.8 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsgemma 2b on NVIDIA L40 48GB
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: 32.0 tok/s decode · 6.0s TTFT (warm) · 80 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
No major red flags
This recommendation has enough memory headroom and acceptable estimated speed for the selected workload.
Best improvement path
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs well | 32.0 tok/s | 3300 ms | 2.8M |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 32.0 tok/s | 6050 ms | 2.8M |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs well | 32.0 tok/s | 8800 ms | 2.8M |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 32.0 tok/s | 7150 ms | 2.8M |
| RAG | C | Runs well | 32.0 tok/s | 11000 ms | 2.8M |
Quantization options
How gemma 2b (2B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA L40 48GB (48.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 0.8 GB | Low | C42 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 1.0 GB | Low | C42 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 1.1 GB | Medium | C42 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 1.2 GB | Medium | C42 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 1.4 GB | High | C42 |
Q6_K | 6 | 1.6 GB | High | C42 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 2.1 GB | Very High | C42 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 4.1 GB | Maximum | C42 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run gemma 2b on your machine.
Run
lms load hf-google--gemma-2b && lms server startUpgrade-Optionen
Hardware, die gemma 2b gut ausführt
Frequently asked questions
Can NVIDIA L40 48GB run gemma 2b?
Yes, NVIDIA L40 48GB can run gemma 2b with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 32.0 tok/s.
How much VRAM does gemma 2b need?
gemma 2b (2B parameters) requires approximately 7.2 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for gemma 2b?
The recommended quantization for gemma 2b is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will gemma 2b run at on NVIDIA L40 48GB?
On NVIDIA L40 48GB, gemma 2b achieves approximately 32.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 6050ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can NVIDIA L40 48GB run gemma 2b for coding?
For coding workloads, gemma 2b on NVIDIA L40 48GB receives a C grade with 32.0 tok/s and 2.8M context.
What context window can gemma 2b use on NVIDIA L40 48GB?
On NVIDIA L40 48GB, gemma 2b can safely use up to 2.8M tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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