Can Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

B58Good
Estimated from fit model

Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B needs ~15.0 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~21 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: 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) 15.0 GB, 21.0 tok/s, Runs well
15.0 GB required128.0 GB available
12% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

21.0 tok/s

TTFT

9219 ms

Safe context

33K

Memory

15.0 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights0.9 GB
KV Cache0.4 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsQwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B 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: 21.0 tok/s decode · 9.2s TTFT (warm) · 53 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

WorkloadGradeFitDecodeTTFTContext
ChatBRuns well21.0 tok/s5029 ms33K
CodingBRuns well21.0 tok/s9219 ms33K
Agentic CodingBRuns well21.0 tok/s13410 ms33K
ReasoningBRuns well21.0 tok/s10895 ms33K
RAGBRuns well21.0 tok/s16762 ms33K

Quantization options

How Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B (1.5B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
0.6 GB
LowB57
Q3_K_S
3
0.7 GB
LowB57
NVFP4
4
0.8 GB
MediumB57
Q4_K_M
4
0.9 GB
MediumB57
Q5_K_M
5
1.1 GB
HighB57
Q6_K
6
1.2 GB
HighB57
Q8_0
8
1.6 GB
Very HighB57
F16Best for your GPU
16
3.1 GB
MaximumB57

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B on your machine.

Run

ollama run qwen2.5-coder:1.5b

アップグレードオプション

Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5Bを快適に動かすハードウェア

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 21.0 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B need?

Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B (1.5B parameters) requires approximately 15.0 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B?

The recommended quantization for Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B achieves approximately 21.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 9219ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B for coding?

For coding workloads, Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a B grade with 21.0 tok/s and 33K context.

What context window can Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B can safely use up to 33K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 33K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B 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 Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B?

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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