RTX 5090 32GBコスパ重視32 GB VRAM (+8)1792 GB/s (+1446)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.98 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$1,999 MSRP
Can Starling LM 7B run on Tesla P40 24GB?
YES — Runs Great
C49Usable
Estimated from fit model
Starling LM 7B needs ~9.8 GB VRAM. Tesla P40 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~51 tok/s.
Runtime: OllamaCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: LowStack: BasicBottleneck: 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) — 9.8 GB, 51.4 tok/s, Runs well
9.8 GB required24.0 GB available
41% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs well
Decode
51.4 tok/s
TTFT
3767 ms
Safe context
8K
Memory
9.8 GB / 24.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights4.3 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom2.4 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsStarling LM 7B on Tesla P40 24GB
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: 51.4 tok/s decode · 3.8s TTFT (warm) · 129 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
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
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | C | Runs well | 51.4 tok/s | 2055 ms | 8K |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 51.4 tok/s | 3767 ms | 8K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs well | 51.4 tok/s | 5479 ms | 8K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 51.4 tok/s | 4452 ms | 8K |
| RAG | C | Runs well | 51.4 tok/s | 6849 ms | 8K |
Quantization options
How Starling LM 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on Tesla P40 24GB (24.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 2.7 GB | Low | C45 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.4 GB | Low | C45 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 3.9 GB | Medium | C45 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 4.3 GB | Medium | C45 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 5.0 GB | High | C46 |
Q6_K | 6 | 5.7 GB | High | C46 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 7.5 GB | Very High | C47 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 14.3 GB | Maximum | C50 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Starling LM 7B on your machine.
Run
ollama run starling-lmアップグレードオプション
Starling LM 7Bを快適に動かすハードウェア
RTX 5090 32GBコスパ重視RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GBコスパ最良32 GB VRAM (+8)896 GB/s (+550)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.98 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$2,499 MSRP
RTX 5000 Ada 32GBNVIDIAアップグレード32 GB VRAM (+8)576 GB/s (+230)
C
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.98 tok/sデコード
Raises estimated decode speed by about 91%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$4,000 MSRP
Frequently asked questions
Can Tesla P40 24GB run Starling LM 7B?
Yes, Tesla P40 24GB can run Starling LM 7B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 51.4 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Starling LM 7B need?
Starling LM 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 9.8 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for Starling LM 7B?
The recommended quantization for Starling LM 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Starling LM 7B run at on Tesla P40 24GB?
On Tesla P40 24GB, Starling LM 7B achieves approximately 51.4 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3767ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can Tesla P40 24GB run Starling LM 7B for coding?
For coding workloads, Starling LM 7B on Tesla P40 24GB receives a C grade with 51.4 tok/s and 8K context.
What context window can Starling LM 7B use on Tesla P40 24GB?
On Tesla P40 24GB, Starling LM 7B can safely use up to 8K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 8K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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