~$799 MSRP
Can Nomic Embed Text v1.5 run on RTX A4500 20GB?
YES — Runs Great
Nomic Embed Text v1.5 needs ~4.0 GB VRAM. RTX A4500 20GB has 20.0 GB. With F16 quantization, expect ~2 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
2.0 tok/s
TTFT
96800 ms
Safe context
8K
Memory
4.0 GB / 20.0 GB
Memory breakdown
See how fast it feels
What limits this setup
This model fits, but memory bandwidth is the part holding decode speed back.
Throughput will feel slow
Estimated decode speed is only 2.0 tok/s, so this is more of a technical fit than a comfortable daily-driver setup.
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 | B | Runs well | 2.0 tok/s | 52800 ms | 8K |
| Coding | B | Runs well | 2.0 tok/s | 96800 ms | 8K |
| Agentic Coding | B | Runs well | 2.0 tok/s | 140800 ms | 8K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs well | 2.0 tok/s | 114400 ms | 8K |
| RAG | B | Runs well | 2.0 tok/s | 176000 ms | 8K |
Quantization options
How Nomic Embed Text v1.5 (0.13699999451637268B params) fits at each quantization level on RTX A4500 20GB (20.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 0.1 GB | Low | A77 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 0.1 GB | Low | A77 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 0.1 GB | Medium | A77 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 0.1 GB | Medium | A77 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 0.1 GB | High | A77 |
Q6_K | 6 | 0.1 GB | High | A77 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 0.1 GB | Very High | A77 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 0.3 GB | Maximum | A77 |
Get started
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Frequently asked questions
Can RTX A4500 20GB run Nomic Embed Text v1.5?
Yes, RTX A4500 20GB can run Nomic Embed Text v1.5 with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 2.0 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Nomic Embed Text v1.5 need?
Nomic Embed Text v1.5 (0.13699999451637268B parameters) requires approximately 4.0 GB of memory with F16 quantization.
What is the best quantization for Nomic Embed Text v1.5?
The recommended quantization for Nomic Embed Text v1.5 is F16, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Nomic Embed Text v1.5 run at on RTX A4500 20GB?
On RTX A4500 20GB, Nomic Embed Text v1.5 achieves approximately 2.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 96800ms using F16 quantization.
Can RTX A4500 20GB run Nomic Embed Text v1.5 for coding?
For coding workloads, Nomic Embed Text v1.5 on RTX A4500 20GB receives a B grade with 2.0 tok/s and 8K context.
What context window can Nomic Embed Text v1.5 use on RTX A4500 20GB?
On RTX A4500 20GB, Nomic Embed Text v1.5 can safely use up to 8K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 8K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
What should I upgrade first if Nomic Embed Text v1.5 feels slow on RTX A4500 20GB?
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.
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