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Can Granite 3.1 8B run on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?
YES — Runs Great
Granite 3.1 8B needs ~10.9 GB VRAM. AMD Instinct MI100 32GB has 32.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~112 tok/s.
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.
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Fit status
Runs well
Decode
112.0 tok/s
TTFT
1729 ms
Safe context
128K
Memory
10.9 GB / 32.0 GB
Memory breakdown
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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 | 112.0 tok/s | 943 ms | 128K |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 112.0 tok/s | 1729 ms | 128K |
| Agentic Coding | B | Runs well | 112.0 tok/s | 2514 ms | 128K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 112.0 tok/s | 2043 ms | 128K |
| RAG | B | Runs well | 112.0 tok/s | 3143 ms | 128K |
Quantization options
How Granite 3.1 8B (8B params) fits at each quantization level on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB (32.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.1 GB | Low | C48 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.9 GB | Low | C48 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 4.5 GB | Medium | C48 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 4.9 GB | Medium | C48 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 5.8 GB | High | C49 |
Q6_K | 6 | 6.6 GB | High | C49 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 8.6 GB | Very High | C50 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 16.4 GB | Maximum | C54 |
Get started
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Frequently asked questions
Can AMD Instinct MI100 32GB run Granite 3.1 8B?
Yes, AMD Instinct MI100 32GB can run Granite 3.1 8B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 112.0 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Granite 3.1 8B need?
Granite 3.1 8B (8B parameters) requires approximately 10.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for Granite 3.1 8B?
The recommended quantization for Granite 3.1 8B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Granite 3.1 8B run at on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?
On AMD Instinct MI100 32GB, Granite 3.1 8B achieves approximately 112.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 1729ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can AMD Instinct MI100 32GB run Granite 3.1 8B for coding?
For coding workloads, Granite 3.1 8B on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB receives a C grade with 112.0 tok/s and 128K context.
What context window can Granite 3.1 8B use on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?
On AMD Instinct MI100 32GB, Granite 3.1 8B can safely use up to 128K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 128K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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