Can Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

S85Excellent

Estimated from fit model

Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B needs ~34.9 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~400 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: 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.

Capabilities:

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 34.9 GB, 400.4 tok/s, Runs well

34.9 GB required128.0 GB available

27% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

400.4 tok/s

TTFT

484 ms

Safe context

262K

Memory

34.9 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights18.3 GB

KV Cache2.9 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsNemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B on Gaudi 3 128GB
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: 400.4 tok/s decode · 484ms TTFT (warm) · 1001 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.

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

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	S	Runs well	400.4 tok/s	350 ms	262K
Coding	S	Runs well	400.4 tok/s	484 ms	262K
Agentic Coding	S	Runs well	400.4 tok/s	703 ms	262K
Reasoning	S	Runs well	400.4 tok/s	571 ms	262K
RAG	S	Runs well	400.4 tok/s	879 ms	262K

Quantization options

How Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B (30B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	11.7 GB	Low	A76
Q3_K_S	3	14.7 GB	Low	A76
NVFP4	4	16.8 GB	Medium	A77
Q4_K_M	4	18.3 GB	Medium	A77
Q5_K_M	5	21.6 GB	High	A77
Q6_K	6	24.6 GB	High	A77
Q8_0	8	32.1 GB	Very High	A79
F16Best for your GPU	16	61.5 GB	Maximum	A83

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B on your machine.

Run

ollama run nemotron-cascade-2

Your hardware

More models your Gaudi 3 128GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode
Devstral 2 123B Instruct	123B	S	37.5 tok/s
Qwen3-Coder 30B A3B Instruct	30.5B	S	391.6 tok/s
Qwen 3.5 122B A10B	122B	S	104.1 tok/s
Qwen 3.6 35B A3B	35B	S	329.1 tok/s
Qwen 3.5 35B A3B	35B	S	357.9 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B with a S grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 400.4 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B need?

Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B (30B parameters) requires approximately 34.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B?

The recommended quantization for Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B achieves approximately 400.4 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 484ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B for coding?

For coding workloads, Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a S grade with 400.4 tok/s and 262K context.

What context window can Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B can safely use up to 262K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 262K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B feels slow on Gaudi 3 128GB?

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.

Would CUDA be a better path than Gaudi 3 128GB for Nemotron Cascade 2 30B A3B?

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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