Can Nemotron Nano 9B v2 run on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

YES — Runs Great

A79Great

Estimated from fit model

Nemotron Nano 9B v2 needs ~11.2 GB VRAM. Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~45 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: MediumStack: 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) — 11.2 GB, 48.2 tok/s, Runs well

11.2 GB required24.0 GB available

47% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

48.2 tok/s

TTFT

4015 ms

Safe context

100K

Memory

11.2 GB / 24.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights5.5 GB

KV Cache2.4 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom2.4 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsNemotron Nano 9B v2 on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Write a Python function to sort a list
Here's a Python function that sorts a list using quicksort:

def quicksort(arr):
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

# Example usage
numbers = [3, 6, 8, 10, 1, 2, 1]
print(quicksort(numbers))  # [1, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10]

The algorithm picks a pivot, partitions the list into smaller, equal, and larger elements, then recursively sorts each partition and concatenates the results.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>Now add type hints and a docstring
def quicksort(arr: list[int]) -> list[int]:
    """Sort a list using the quicksort algorithm.

    Args:
        arr: List of integers to sort.

    Returns:
        A new sorted list.
    """
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left   = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right  = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)

Added type hints for the input and return type, plus a Google-style docstring.
Estimated: 48.2 tok/s decode · 4.0s TTFT (warm) · 121 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	44.9 tok/s	2354 ms	100K
Coding	A	Runs well	44.9 tok/s	4316 ms	100K
Agentic Coding	A	Runs well	44.9 tok/s	6278 ms	100K
Reasoning	A	Runs well	44.9 tok/s	5101 ms	100K
RAG	A	Runs well	44.9 tok/s	7848 ms	100K

Quantization options

How Nemotron Nano 9B v2 (9B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB (24.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	3.5 GB	Low	A74
Q3_K_S	3	4.4 GB	Low	A75
NVFP4	4	5.0 GB	Medium	A75
Q4_K_M	4	5.5 GB	Medium	A75
Q5_K_M	5	6.5 GB	High	A76
Q6_K	6	7.4 GB	High	A76
Q8_0	8	9.6 GB	Very High	A78
F16Best for your GPU	16	18.5 GB	Maximum	A79

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Nemotron Nano 9B v2 on your machine.

Run

ollama run nemotron-nano:9b-v2

Your hardware

More models your Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode
Qwen3-Coder 30B A3B Instruct	30.5B	S	37.2 tok/s
Qwen 3.5 27B	27B	S	16.1 tok/s
Qwen 3.6 27B	27B	S	12.3 tok/s
Qwen 3.6 35B A3B	35B	A	16.6 tok/s
Qwen3-VL 30B A3B Instruct	30B	S	38.5 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Nemotron Nano 9B v2?

Yes, Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB can run Nemotron Nano 9B v2 with a A grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 44.9 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Nemotron Nano 9B v2 need?

Nemotron Nano 9B v2 (9B parameters) requires approximately 11.2 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Nemotron Nano 9B v2?

The recommended quantization for Nemotron Nano 9B v2 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Nemotron Nano 9B v2 run at on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Nemotron Nano 9B v2 achieves approximately 44.9 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 4316ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Nemotron Nano 9B v2 for coding?

For coding workloads, Nemotron Nano 9B v2 on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB receives a A grade with 44.9 tok/s and 100K context.

What context window can Nemotron Nano 9B v2 use on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Nemotron Nano 9B v2 can safely use up to 100K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Nemotron Nano 9B v2 feels slow on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

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 Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB for Nemotron Nano 9B v2?

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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