RTX 3060 12GBコスパ重視12 GB VRAM (+4)360 GB/s (+40)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 55%.36.4 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 55%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$329 MSRP
Can HelpingAI 9B i1 run on GTX 1080 8GB?
YES — With Offload
C49Usable
Estimated from fit model
HelpingAI 9B i1 needs ~8.2 GB VRAM. GTX 1080 8GB has 8.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~24 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: LowStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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.
Select quantization to explore
Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 8.2 GB, 23.5 tok/s, Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM)
8.2 GB required8.0 GB available
102% VRAM needed
0.2 GB over capacity — needs offload or smaller quantization
Fit status
Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM)
Decode
23.5 tok/s
TTFT
8246 ms
Safe context
12K
Memory
8.2 GB / 8.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights5.5 GB
KV Cache1.1 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom0.8 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsHelpingAI 9B i1 on GTX 1080 8GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>What is local AI inference?
Local AI inference means running an AI language model directly on your own hardware — your laptop, desktop, or server — instead of sending requests to a remote cloud API.
When you run inference locally the model weights are loaded into your GPU or unified memory. Each token you generate requires reading those weights from memory, so memory bandwidth is the main bottleneck for decode speed.
Key benefits of running locally:
- Full privacy: your prompts never leave your machine
- No per-token cost or rate limits
- Works offline once the model is downloaded
- Latency depends only on your hardware
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>How much VRAM do I need?
It depends on the model size and quantization level. A rough rule of thumb:
Model size Q4 (4-bit) Q8 (8-bit) FP16
7B params ~4.3 GB ~7.5 GB ~14 GB
13B params ~7.9 GB ~13.9 GB ~26 GB
70B params ~42.7 GB ~74.9 GB ~140 GB
Most people use 4-bit quantization (Q4_K_M) which gives 90-95% of full quality at a fraction of the memory. A 24 GB GPU can comfortably run most 7B-13B models.
Estimated: 23.5 tok/s decode · 8.2s TTFT (warm) · 59 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
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.
Older PCIe generation
PCIe 3.0 is workable, but it compounds the penalty when you offload heavily or try to scale across multiple cards.
Best improvement path
Buy headroom, not only minimum fit
A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs with offload | 34.4 tok/s | 3071 ms | 12K |
| Coding | C | Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM) | 23.5 tok/s | 8246 ms | 12K |
| Agentic Coding | D | Very compromised (needs ~0.8 GB host RAM) | 18.0 tok/s | 15623 ms | 12K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM) | 23.5 tok/s | 9745 ms | 12K |
| RAG | D | Very compromised (needs ~0.8 GB host RAM) | 18.0 tok/s | 19529 ms | 12K |
Quantization options
How HelpingAI 9B i1 (9B params) fits at each quantization level on GTX 1080 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 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run HelpingAI 9B i1 on your machine.
Run
lms load hf-mradermacher--helpingai-9b-i1-gguf && lms server startアップグレードオプション
HelpingAI 9B i1を快適に動かすハードウェア
RTX 3060 12GBコスパ重視RTX 5060 Ti 16GBコスパ最良16 GB VRAM (+8)448 GB/s (+128)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 115%.50.6 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 115%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$449 MSRP
RTX 4060 Ti 16GBNVIDIAアップグレード16 GB VRAM (+8)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 50%.35.2 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 50%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$499 MSRP
Frequently asked questions
Can GTX 1080 8GB run HelpingAI 9B i1?
Yes, GTX 1080 8GB can run HelpingAI 9B i1 with a C grade (Runs with offload (needs ~0.2 GB host RAM)). Expected decode speed: 23.5 tok/s.
How much VRAM does HelpingAI 9B i1 need?
HelpingAI 9B i1 (9B parameters) requires approximately 8.2 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for HelpingAI 9B i1?
The recommended quantization for HelpingAI 9B i1 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will HelpingAI 9B i1 run at on GTX 1080 8GB?
On GTX 1080 8GB, HelpingAI 9B i1 achieves approximately 23.5 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 8246ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can GTX 1080 8GB run HelpingAI 9B i1 for coding?
For coding workloads, HelpingAI 9B i1 on GTX 1080 8GB receives a C grade with 23.5 tok/s and 12K context.
What context window can HelpingAI 9B i1 use on GTX 1080 8GB?
On GTX 1080 8GB, HelpingAI 9B i1 can safely use up to 12K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is —, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
What should I upgrade first if HelpingAI 9B i1 feels slow on GTX 1080 8GB?
Buy headroom, not only minimum fit. A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.
Embed this result▼
Paste this snippet into any page to show a live fit card.
<iframe src="https://willitrunai.com/embed/hf-mradermacher--helpingai-9b-i1-gguf-on-gtx-1080-8gb" width="400" height="180" frameborder="0" style="border:none;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;" title="Will It Run AI — fit result"></iframe>
Preview: