Can Cerebras-GPT 13B run on RTX 3080 10GB?

NO — Won't Fit

F0Won't run
Estimated from fit model

Cerebras-GPT 13B needs ~21.3 GB but RTX 3080 10GB only has 10.0 GB. Try a smaller quantization or lighter model.

Runtime: OllamaCapacity: No fitBandwidth: MediumStack: BasicBottleneck: Memory capacity
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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:

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Q5_K_M (High quality) 21.3 GB, exceeds 10.0 GB available
21.3 GB required10.0 GB available
213% VRAM needed

11.3 GB over capacity — needs offload or smaller quantization

Fit status

Too heavy

Decode

9.6 tok/s

TTFT

20194 ms

Safe context

4K

Memory

21.3 GB / 10.0 GB

Offload

50%

Memory breakdown

Weights9.4 GB
KV Cache9.8 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom1.0 GB

See how fast it feels

With memory offload — actual speed may be lower
See how fast it feelsCerebras-GPT 13B on RTX 3080 10GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Solve: If a train travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it go?
Let me work through this step by step. Given information: - Speed = 60 mph (miles per hour) - Time = 2.5 hours Formula: Distance = Speed x Time Calculation: Distance = 60 mph x 2.5 h = 150 miles The train travels 150 miles. Double-check: at 60 mph the train covers 60 miles each hour. In half an hour it covers 30 miles. So in 2.5 hours: 60 + 60 + 30 = 150 miles. Confirmed.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>What if the train stops for 20 minutes halfway?
The stop doesn't change the total distance covered while moving, but it affects total trip time. Breakdown: - First half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles - Stop: 20 minutes (no distance) - Second half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles Total distance: 150 miles (same) Total time: 2.5 h + 0.33 h = 2.83 hours Average speed: 150 / 2.83 = 53 mph The distance stays the same but average speed drops to 53 mph because of the stop.
Estimated: 9.6 tok/s decode · 20.2s TTFT (warm) · 24 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

Usable VRAM is the main blocker for this model.

Not enough usable memory

The model needs 21.3 GB, but this setup only exposes 10.0 GB of usable VRAM.

Best improvement path

Add more VRAM headroom

The first useful upgrade is more dedicated VRAM so you can fit the model without shrinking context or dropping to a much lower quant.

Performance by workload

WorkloadGradeFitDecodeTTFTContext
ChatFToo heavy16.6 tok/s6372 ms4K
CodingFToo heavy9.6 tok/s20194 ms4K
Agentic CodingFToo heavy9.4 tok/s29826 ms4K
ReasoningFToo heavy9.6 tok/s23866 ms4K
RAGFToo heavy9.4 tok/s37282 ms4K

Quantization options

How Cerebras-GPT 13B (13B params) fits at each quantization level on RTX 3080 10GB (10.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
5.1 GB
LowB69
Q3_K_SBest for your GPU
3
6.4 GB
LowB68
NVFP4
4
7.3 GB
MediumF0
Q4_K_M
4
7.9 GB
MediumF0
Q5_K_M
5
9.4 GB
HighF0
Q6_K
6
10.7 GB
HighF0
Q8_0
8
13.9 GB
Very HighF0
F16
16
26.7 GB
MaximumF0

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Frequently asked questions

Can RTX 3080 10GB run Cerebras-GPT 13B?

No, Cerebras-GPT 13B requires more memory than RTX 3080 10GB provides.

How much VRAM does Cerebras-GPT 13B need?

Cerebras-GPT 13B (13B parameters) requires approximately 21.3 GB of memory with Q5_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Cerebras-GPT 13B?

The recommended quantization for Cerebras-GPT 13B is Q5_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Cerebras-GPT 13B run at on RTX 3080 10GB?

On RTX 3080 10GB, Cerebras-GPT 13B achieves approximately 9.6 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 20194ms using Q5_K_M quantization.

Can RTX 3080 10GB run Cerebras-GPT 13B for coding?

For coding workloads, Cerebras-GPT 13B on RTX 3080 10GB receives a F grade with 9.6 tok/s and 4K context.

What context window can Cerebras-GPT 13B use on RTX 3080 10GB?

On RTX 3080 10GB, Cerebras-GPT 13B can safely use up to 4K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Cerebras-GPT 13B feels slow on RTX 3080 10GB?

Add more VRAM headroom. The first useful upgrade is more dedicated VRAM so you can fit the model without shrinking context or dropping to a much lower quant.

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