Can Granite Code 8B run on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

B68Good

Estimated from fit model

Granite Code 8B needs ~21.1 GB VRAM. NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB has 108.8 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~36 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) — 21.1 GB, 36.1 tok/s, Runs well

21.1 GB required108.8 GB available

19% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

36.1 tok/s

TTFT

5365 ms

Safe context

Memory

21.1 GB / 108.8 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.9 GB

KV Cache2.0 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom13.1 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsGranite Code 8B on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB
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: 36.1 tok/s decode · 5.4s TTFT (warm) · 90 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

Shared-memory contention still exists

The OS, browser, and inference runtime all compete for the same physical memory pool, so real-world headroom is less forgiving than raw capacity suggests.

Best improvement path

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	B	Runs well	36.1 tok/s	2927 ms	8K
Coding	B	Runs well	36.1 tok/s	5365 ms	8K
Agentic Coding	B	Runs well	36.1 tok/s	7804 ms	8K
Reasoning	B	Runs well	36.1 tok/s	6341 ms	8K
RAG	B	Runs well	36.1 tok/s	9755 ms	8K

Quantization options

How Granite Code 8B (8B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB (92.2 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	3.1 GB	Low	B64
Q3_K_S	3	3.9 GB	Low	B64
NVFP4	4	4.5 GB	Medium	B64
Q4_K_M	4	4.9 GB	Medium	B64
Q5_K_M	5	5.8 GB	High	B64
Q6_K	6	6.6 GB	High	B64
Q8_0	8	8.6 GB	Very High	B65
F16Best for your GPU	16	16.4 GB	Maximum	B65

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Granite Code 8B on your machine.

Run

ollama run granite-code:8b

Opciones de mejora

Hardware que ejecuta bien Granite Code 8B

NVIDIA H200 141GBOpción económica

141 GB VRAM (+13)4800 GB/s (+4527)

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.112 tok/s decodificación

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.

Añade margen de memoria para más contexto y para que el modelo envejezca mejor.

~$30,000 MSRP

NVIDIA H200 PCIe 141GBMejor relación calidad-precio

141 GB VRAM (+13)4800 GB/s (+4527)

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.112 tok/s decodificación

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.

Añade margen de memoria para más contexto y para que el modelo envejezca mejor.

~$30,000 MSRP

NVIDIA B200 180GBMejora NVIDIA

180 GB VRAM (+52)8000 GB/s (+7727)

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.112 tok/s decodificación

Sube la velocidad estimada de decodificación alrededor de un 210%.

Añade margen de memoria para más contexto y para que el modelo envejezca mejor.

~$30,000 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB run Granite Code 8B?

Yes, NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB can run Granite Code 8B with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 36.1 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Granite Code 8B need?

Granite Code 8B (8B parameters) requires approximately 21.1 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Granite Code 8B?

The recommended quantization for Granite Code 8B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Granite Code 8B run at on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?

On NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB, Granite Code 8B achieves approximately 36.1 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 5365ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB run Granite Code 8B for coding?

For coding workloads, Granite Code 8B on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB receives a B grade with 36.1 tok/s and 8K context.

What context window can Granite Code 8B use on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?

On NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB, Granite Code 8B can safely use up to 8K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 8K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

Is unified memory on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB as fast as VRAM for Granite Code 8B?

Not always. NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB can often fit larger models thanks to unified memory, but a discrete GPU with dedicated high-bandwidth VRAM may still decode faster once the model fits. For this combination, the important distinction is capacity versus sustained throughput.

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