RTX 5060 Ti 16GBGünstige Wahl16 GB VRAM (+5)
A
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.53.2 tok/s Dekodierung
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
ca. $449 MSRP
Can Phi 3 Mini 3.8B run on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB?
YES — With Offload
B69Good
Estimated from fit model
Phi 3 Mini 3.8B needs ~10.5 GB VRAM. RTX 2080 Ti 11GB has 11.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~53 tok/s.
Runtime: OllamaCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: MediumStack: BasicBottleneck: 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) — 10.5 GB, 53.2 tok/s, Runs with offload
10.5 GB required11.0 GB available
95% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs with offload
Decode
53.2 tok/s
TTFT
3639 ms
Safe context
17K
Memory
10.5 GB / 11.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights2.3 GB
KV Cache5.9 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom1.1 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsPhi 3 Mini 3.8B on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB
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: 53.2 tok/s decode · 3.6s TTFT (warm) · 133 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
Very little memory headroom
You can run the model, but there is not much room left for longer context, bigger batches, extra apps, or future model updates.
Older PCIe generation
PCIe 3.0 is workable, but it compounds the penalty when you offload heavily or try to scale across multiple cards.
Best improvement path
Buy headroom, not only minimum fit
A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | A | Runs well | 53.2 tok/s | 1985 ms | 17K |
| Coding | B | Runs with offload | 53.2 tok/s | 3639 ms | 17K |
| Agentic Coding | F | Too heavy | 52.9 tok/s | 5327 ms | 17K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs with offload | 53.2 tok/s | 4301 ms | 17K |
| RAG | F | Too heavy | 52.9 tok/s | 6659 ms | 17K |
Quantization options
How Phi 3 Mini 3.8B (3.799999952316284B params) fits at each quantization level on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (11.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 1.5 GB | Low | B65 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 1.9 GB | Low | B66 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 2.1 GB | Medium | B66 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 2.3 GB | Medium | B66 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 2.7 GB | High | B67 |
Q6_K | 6 | 3.1 GB | High | B67 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 4.1 GB | Very High | B69 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 7.8 GB | Maximum | B69 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Phi 3 Mini 3.8B on your machine.
Run
ollama run phi3:miniUpgrade-Optionen
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RTX 5060 Ti 16GBGünstige WahlRTX 4060 Ti 16GBBestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis16 GB VRAM (+5)
A
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.53.2 tok/s Dekodierung
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
ca. $499 MSRP
RTX 2000 Ada 16GBNVIDIA-Upgrade16 GB VRAM (+5)
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Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.53.2 tok/s Dekodierung
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
ca. $625 MSRP
Frequently asked questions
Can RTX 2080 Ti 11GB run Phi 3 Mini 3.8B?
Yes, RTX 2080 Ti 11GB can run Phi 3 Mini 3.8B with a B grade (Runs with offload). Expected decode speed: 53.2 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Phi 3 Mini 3.8B need?
Phi 3 Mini 3.8B (3.799999952316284B parameters) requires approximately 10.5 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for Phi 3 Mini 3.8B?
The recommended quantization for Phi 3 Mini 3.8B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Phi 3 Mini 3.8B run at on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB?
On RTX 2080 Ti 11GB, Phi 3 Mini 3.8B achieves approximately 53.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3639ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can RTX 2080 Ti 11GB run Phi 3 Mini 3.8B for coding?
For coding workloads, Phi 3 Mini 3.8B on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB receives a B grade with 53.2 tok/s and 17K context.
What context window can Phi 3 Mini 3.8B use on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB?
On RTX 2080 Ti 11GB, Phi 3 Mini 3.8B can safely use up to 17K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 128K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
What should I upgrade first if Phi 3 Mini 3.8B feels slow on RTX 2080 Ti 11GB?
Buy headroom, not only minimum fit. A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.
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