Raises estimated decode speed by about 33%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$219 MSRP
HelpingAI2 9B needs ~8.2 GB VRAM. Intel Arc A750 8GB has 8.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~28 tok/s.
Operating mode
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.
Select quantization to explore
0.2 GB over capacity — needs offload or smaller quantization
Fit status
Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM)
Decode
28.2 tok/s
TTFT
6858 ms
Safe context
12K
Memory
8.2 GB / 8.0 GB
The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.
Very little memory headroom
You can run the model, but there is not much room left for longer context, bigger batches, extra apps, or future model updates.
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.
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.
Buy headroom, not only minimum fit
A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs with offload | 40.1 tok/s | 2633 ms | 12K |
| Coding | C | Runs with offload | 28.2 tok/s | 6858 ms | 12K |
| Agentic Coding | D | Very compromised (needs ~0.8 GB host RAM) | 21.9 tok/s | 12853 ms | 12K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM) | 28.2 tok/s | 8105 ms | 12K |
| RAG | D | Very compromised | 21.9 tok/s | 16066 ms | 12K |
How HelpingAI2 9B (9B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A750 8GB (8.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.5 GB | Low | C53 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 4.4 GB | Low | C53 |
NVFP4Best for your GPU | 4 | 5.0 GB | Medium | C52 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 5.5 GB | Medium | F0 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 6.5 GB | High | F0 |
Q6_K | 6 | 7.4 GB | High | F0 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 9.6 GB | Very High | F0 |
F16 | 16 | 18.5 GB | Maximum | F0 |
Copy-paste commands to run HelpingAI2 9B on your machine.
Run
lms load hf-bartowski--helpingai2-9b-gguf && lms server startアップグレードオプション
Raises estimated decode speed by about 33%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$219 MSRP
Raises estimated decode speed by about 41%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$249 MSRP
Raises estimated decode speed by about 63%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$349 MSRP
Yes, Intel Arc A750 8GB can run HelpingAI2 9B with a C grade (Runs with offload). Expected decode speed: 28.2 tok/s.
HelpingAI2 9B (9B parameters) requires approximately 8.2 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
The recommended quantization for HelpingAI2 9B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
On Intel Arc A750 8GB, HelpingAI2 9B achieves approximately 28.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 6858ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
For coding workloads, HelpingAI2 9B on Intel Arc A750 8GB receives a C grade with 28.2 tok/s and 12K context.
On Intel Arc A750 8GB, HelpingAI2 9B can safely use up to 12K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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.
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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