Can Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 run on RX 9060 8GB?

YES — With Offload

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Estimated from fit model

Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 needs ~7.9 GB VRAM. RX 9060 8GB has 8.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~46 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: LowStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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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:

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) 7.9 GB, 45.7 tok/s, Runs with offload
7.9 GB required8.0 GB available
99% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs with offload

Decode

45.7 tok/s

TTFT

4238 ms

Safe context

8K

Memory

7.9 GB / 8.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.3 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom0.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsMistral 7B Instruct v0.3 on RX 9060 8GB
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: 45.7 tok/s decode · 4.2s TTFT (warm) · 114 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.

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

WorkloadGradeFitDecodeTTFTContext
ChatBTight fit45.7 tok/s2312 ms8K
CodingBRuns with offload45.7 tok/s4238 ms8K
Agentic CodingFToo heavy22.0 tok/s12808 ms8K
ReasoningBRuns with offload45.7 tok/s5009 ms8K
RAGFToo heavy22.0 tok/s16010 ms8K

Quantization options

How Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 (7B params) fits at each quantization level on RX 9060 8GB (8.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
2.7 GB
LowB65
Q3_K_S
3
3.4 GB
LowB66
NVFP4
4
3.9 GB
MediumB66
Q4_K_M
4
4.3 GB
MediumB65
Q5_K_MBest for your GPU
5
5.0 GB
HighB65
Q6_K
6
5.7 GB
HighF0
Q8_0
8
7.5 GB
Very HighF0
F16
16
14.3 GB
MaximumF0

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 on your machine.

Run

lms load Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.3 && lms server start

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Frequently asked questions

Can RX 9060 8GB run Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3?

Yes, RX 9060 8GB can run Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 with a B grade (Runs with offload). Expected decode speed: 45.7 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 need?

Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 (7B parameters) requires approximately 7.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3?

The recommended quantization for Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 run at on RX 9060 8GB?

On RX 9060 8GB, Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 achieves approximately 45.7 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 4238ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can RX 9060 8GB run Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 for coding?

For coding workloads, Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 on RX 9060 8GB receives a B grade with 45.7 tok/s and 8K context.

What context window can Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 use on RX 9060 8GB?

On RX 9060 8GB, Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 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 Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 feels slow on RX 9060 8GB?

Buy headroom, not only minimum fit. A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.

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