Can Laguna S 2.1 run on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?
YES — Runs Great
Laguna S 2.1 needs ~86.4 GB VRAM. NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB has 108.8 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~7 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
7.0 tok/s
TTFT
27739 ms
Safe context
505K
Memory
86.4 GB / 108.8 GB
Memory breakdown
See how fast it feels
What limits this setup
The model fits in shared memory, but shared-memory bandwidth is now the real limiter.
Fit does not mean dedicated-VRAM speed
Unified or shared memory can make a model technically fit, but sustained tokens per second may still trail a discrete high-bandwidth GPU with less total memory.
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
Prioritize bandwidth, not only capacity
If this workload feels slow, the next useful step is often a GPU tier with materially faster memory bandwidth rather than only a small bump in capacity.
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | A | Runs well | 7.0 tok/s | 15130 ms | 505K |
| Coding | A | Runs well | 7.0 tok/s | 27739 ms | 505K |
| Agentic Coding | A | Runs well | 7.0 tok/s | 40347 ms | 505K |
| Reasoning | A | Runs well | 7.0 tok/s | 32782 ms | 505K |
| RAG | A | Runs well | 7.0 tok/s | 50434 ms | 505K |
Inference speed
Laguna S 2.1 inference speed — tokens per second by GPU & Mac
Estimated decode speed (tokens/sec) for Laguna S 2.1 at Q4_K_M across popular GPUs and Apple Silicon, including multi-GPU rigs, using the fastest local runtime per device. Fastest is Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB at ~37 tok/s. Speed is memory-bandwidth bound, so cards that fit the whole model in VRAM run far faster than ones that offload to system RAM.
| GPU / Mac | Memory | Quant | Speed (tok/s) | Fits? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB | 256 GB | Q4_K_M | 36.8 | Fits |
Mac Studio M2 Ultra 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 30.6 | Tight |
Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 29.1 | Tight |
MacBook Pro M4 Max 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 22.7 | Tight |
2× RX 7900 XTX 24GB | 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 13.5 | Too big |
MacBook Pro M4 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 11.2 | Too big |
| 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 9.0 | Too big | |
MacBook Pro M3 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 7.8 | Too big |
| 32 GB | Q4_K_M | 7.7 | Too big | |
| 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 7.7 | Too big | |
MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 7.2 | Too big |
| 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 6.8 | Too big | |
MacBook Pro M4 Pro 48GB | 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 6.2 | Too big |
| 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 4.9 | Too big | |
RX 7900 XTX 24GB | 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 4.4 | Too big |
| 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 4.2 | Too big | |
| 16 GB | Q4_K_M | 3.9 | Too big | |
| 12 GB | Q4_K_M | 2.4 | Too big | |
| 12 GB | Q4_K_M | 2.0 | Too big | |
| 8 GB | Q4_K_M | 2.0 | Too big |
Estimates for single-stream decoding at Q4_K_M; real tokens/sec varies with prompt length, context, batch size, and runtime build. Prompt processing (prefill) is faster than the decode figures shown here.
Quantization options
How Laguna S 2.1 (117.5999984741211B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB (92.2 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1_0_G128 | 1.125 | 16.9 GB | Very Low | A77 |
Q2_0_G128 | 1.71 | 31.4 GB | Low | A80 |
Q2_K | 2 | 45.9 GB | Low | A83 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 57.6 GB | Low | A83 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 65.9 GB | Medium | A83 |
Q4_K_MBest for your GPU | 4 | 71.7 GB | Medium | A83 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 84.7 GB | High | F0 |
Q6_K | 6 | 96.4 GB | High | F0 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 125.8 GB | Very High | F0 |
F16 | 16 | 241.1 GB | Maximum | F0 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Laguna S 2.1 on your machine.
Run
docker run --rm -it ghcr.io/ggerganov/llama.cpp:full \
--hf-repo "poolside/Laguna-S-2.1" \
--hf-file "Laguna-S-2.1-Q4_K_M.gguf" \
-c 4096 -ngl 99Your hardware
More models your NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB can run
| Model | Params | Grade | Decode | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123B | A | 2.4 tok/s | ||
| 122B | A | 6.6 tok/s | ||
| 124B | A | 2.4 tok/s |
Frequently asked questions
Can NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB run Laguna S 2.1?
Yes, NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB can run Laguna S 2.1 with a A grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 7.0 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Laguna S 2.1 need?
Laguna S 2.1 (117.5999984741211B parameters) requires approximately 86.4 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for Laguna S 2.1?
The recommended quantization for Laguna S 2.1 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Laguna S 2.1 run at on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?
On NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB, Laguna S 2.1 achieves approximately 7.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 27739ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB run Laguna S 2.1 for coding?
For coding workloads, Laguna S 2.1 on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB receives a A grade with 7.0 tok/s and 505K context.
What context window can Laguna S 2.1 use on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?
On NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB, Laguna S 2.1 can safely use up to 505K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 1.0M, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
What should I upgrade first if Laguna S 2.1 feels slow on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB?
Prioritize bandwidth, not only capacity. If this workload feels slow, the next useful step is often a GPU tier with materially faster memory bandwidth rather than only a small bump in capacity.
Is unified memory on NVIDIA DGX Spark 128GB as fast as VRAM for Laguna S 2.1?
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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