Can StarCoder2 7B run on Tesla P40 24GB?

YES — Runs Great

C47Usable

Estimated from fit model

StarCoder2 7B needs ~8.4 GB VRAM. Tesla P40 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~52 tok/s.

Runtime: OllamaCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: LowStack: 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.

Capabilities:

Select quantization to explore

Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 8.4 GB, 52.2 tok/s, Runs well

8.4 GB required24.0 GB available

35% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

52.2 tok/s

TTFT

3709 ms

Safe context

16K

Memory

8.4 GB / 24.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.3 GB

KV Cache0.5 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom2.4 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsStarCoder2 7B on Tesla P40 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: 52.2 tok/s decode · 3.7s TTFT (warm) · 131 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

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

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	C	Runs well	52.2 tok/s	2023 ms	16K
Coding	C	Runs well	52.2 tok/s	3709 ms	16K
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	52.2 tok/s	5396 ms	16K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	52.2 tok/s	4384 ms	16K
RAG	C	Runs well	52.2 tok/s	6745 ms	16K

Quantization options

How StarCoder2 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on Tesla P40 24GB (24.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	2.7 GB	Low	C44
Q3_K_S	3	3.4 GB	Low	C44
NVFP4	4	3.9 GB	Medium	C44
Q4_K_M	4	4.3 GB	Medium	C44
Q5_K_M	5	5.0 GB	High	C45
Q6_K	6	5.7 GB	High	C45
Q8_0	8	7.5 GB	Very High	C46
F16Best for your GPU	16	14.3 GB	Maximum	C49

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run StarCoder2 7B on your machine.

Run

lms load starcoder2-7b && lms server start

Upgrade-Optionen

Hardware, die StarCoder2 7B gut ausführt

RTX 5090 32GBGünstige Wahl

32 GB VRAM (+8)1792 GB/s (+1446)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.98 tok/s Dekodierung

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

ca. $1,999 MSRP

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GBBestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

32 GB VRAM (+8)896 GB/s (+550)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.98 tok/s Dekodierung

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

ca. $2,499 MSRP

RTX 5000 Ada 32GBNVIDIA-Upgrade

32 GB VRAM (+8)576 GB/s (+230)

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.98 tok/s Dekodierung

Raises estimated decode speed by about 88%.

Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.

ca. $4,000 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Tesla P40 24GB run StarCoder2 7B?

Yes, Tesla P40 24GB can run StarCoder2 7B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 52.2 tok/s.

How much VRAM does StarCoder2 7B need?

StarCoder2 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 8.4 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for StarCoder2 7B?

The recommended quantization for StarCoder2 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will StarCoder2 7B run at on Tesla P40 24GB?

On Tesla P40 24GB, StarCoder2 7B achieves approximately 52.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3709ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Tesla P40 24GB run StarCoder2 7B for coding?

For coding workloads, StarCoder2 7B on Tesla P40 24GB receives a C grade with 52.2 tok/s and 16K context.

What context window can StarCoder2 7B use on Tesla P40 24GB?

On Tesla P40 24GB, StarCoder2 7B can safely use up to 16K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 16K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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