Can Gemma 4 31B run on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

NO — Won't Fit

F0Won't run

Estimated from fit model

Gemma 4 31B needs ~34.9 GB but Intel Arc A380 6GB only has 6.0 GB. Try a smaller quantization or lighter model.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: No fitBandwidth: Very lowStack: StandardBottleneck: Memory capacity

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) — 34.9 GB, exceeds 6.0 GB available

34.9 GB required6.0 GB available

582% VRAM needed

28.9 GB over capacity — needs offload or smaller quantization

Fit status

Too heavy

Decode

2.0 tok/s

TTFT

96800 ms

Safe context

Memory

34.9 GB / 6.0 GB

Offload

80%

Memory breakdown

Weights18.7 GB

KV Cache14.6 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom0.6 GB

See how fast it feels

With memory offload — actual speed may be lower

See how fast it feelsGemma 4 31B on Intel Arc A380 6GB
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: 2.0 tok/s decode · 96.8s TTFT (warm) · 5 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

Usable VRAM is the main blocker for this model.

Not enough usable memory

The model needs 34.9 GB, but this setup only exposes 6.0 GB of usable VRAM.

Runtime ecosystem is narrower than CUDA

Intel GPUs can look attractive on memory per dollar, but local AI tooling, kernels, and model coverage are still broader and easier on CUDA today.

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.

Prefer CUDA if you want the path of least resistance

If your goal is maximum runtime coverage, easier troubleshooting, and better support for new local AI releases, CUDA is usually still the safer upgrade path.

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	F	Too heavy	2.0 tok/s	52800 ms	4K
Coding	F	Too heavy	2.0 tok/s	96800 ms	4K
Agentic Coding	F	Too heavy	2.0 tok/s	140800 ms	4K
Reasoning	F	Too heavy	2.0 tok/s	114400 ms	4K
RAG	F	Too heavy	2.0 tok/s	176000 ms	4K

Inference speed

Gemma 4 31B inference speed — tokens per second by GPU & Mac

Estimated decode speed (tokens/sec) for Gemma 4 31B at Q4_K_M across popular GPUs and Apple Silicon, using the fastest local runtime per device. Fastest is MacBook Pro M4 Max 128GB at ~26 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?
MacBook Pro M4 Max 128GB	128 GB	Q4_K_M	25.5	Fits
MacBook Pro M4 Max 64GB	64 GB	Q4_K_M	25.5	Tight
Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB	256 GB	Q4_K_M	23.7	Fits
Mac Studio M2 Ultra 128GB	128 GB	Q4_K_M	19.7	Fits
Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB	128 GB	Q4_K_M	18.7	Fits
RTX 5090 32GB	32 GB	Q4_K_M	15.0	Heavy offload
RTX 4090 24GB	24 GB	Q4_K_M	13.0	Too big
MacBook Pro M4 Pro 48GB	48 GB	Q4_K_M	13.0	Heavy offload
RTX 3090 24GB	24 GB	Q4_K_M	11.1	Too big
MacBook Pro M3 Max 64GB	64 GB	Q4_K_M	10.2	Tight
MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB	64 GB	Q4_K_M	9.3	Tight
RX 7900 XTX 24GB	24 GB	Q4_K_M	7.8	Too big
RTX 4080 Super 16GB	16 GB	Q4_K_M	5.1	Too big
RTX 4070 12GB	12 GB	Q4_K_M	3.2	Too big
RTX 3060 12GB	12 GB	Q4_K_M	2.0	Too big
RTX 4060 8GB	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 Gemma 4 31B (30.700000762939453B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A380 6GB (6.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	12.0 GB	Low	F0
Q3_K_S	3	15.0 GB	Low	F0
NVFP4	4	17.2 GB	Medium	F0
Q4_K_M	4	18.7 GB	Medium	F0
Q5_K_M	5	22.1 GB	High	F0
Q6_K	6	25.2 GB	High	F0
Q8_0	8	32.8 GB	Very High	F0
F16	16	62.9 GB	Maximum	F0

アップグレードオプション

Gemma 4 31Bを快適に動かすハードウェア

Gaudi 3 128GBコスパ重視

128 GB VRAM (+122)3700 GB/s (+3514)

Makes the model fit on the accelerator instead of staying completely out of reach.90.2 tok/sデコード

Makes the model fit on the accelerator instead of staying completely out of reach.

Removes host-memory offload, which is usually the single biggest latency and throughput win.

〜$15,000 MSRP

Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GBコスパ最良

128 GB VRAM (+122)3200 GB/s (+3014)

Makes the model fit on the accelerator instead of staying completely out of reach.70.2 tok/sデコード

Makes the model fit on the accelerator instead of staying completely out of reach.

Removes host-memory offload, which is usually the single biggest latency and throughput win.

〜$15,000 MSRP

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc A380 6GB run Gemma 4 31B?

No, Gemma 4 31B requires more memory than Intel Arc A380 6GB provides.

How much VRAM does Gemma 4 31B need?

Gemma 4 31B (30.700000762939453B parameters) requires approximately 34.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Gemma 4 31B?

The recommended quantization for Gemma 4 31B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Gemma 4 31B run at on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

On Intel Arc A380 6GB, Gemma 4 31B achieves approximately 2.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 96800ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc A380 6GB run Gemma 4 31B for coding?

For coding workloads, Gemma 4 31B on Intel Arc A380 6GB receives a F grade with 2.0 tok/s and 4K context.

What context window can Gemma 4 31B use on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

On Intel Arc A380 6GB, Gemma 4 31B can safely use up to 4K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 256K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Gemma 4 31B feels slow on Intel Arc A380 6GB?

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.

Would CUDA be a better path than Intel Arc A380 6GB for Gemma 4 31B?

Often yes, if your goal is the easiest setup and the widest runtime support. Intel can offer attractive memory capacity, but CUDA still tends to win on tooling maturity, guides, kernels, and model coverage for local AI.

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