Raises estimated decode speed by about 296%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$899 MSRP
Yi Coder 9B needs ~9.5 GB VRAM. Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB has 16.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~24 tok/s.
Operating mode
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.
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Fit status
Runs well
Decode
24.0 tok/s
TTFT
8080 ms
Safe context
87K
Memory
9.5 GB / 16.0 GB
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.
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.
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | B | Runs well | 24.0 tok/s | 4407 ms | 87K |
| Coding | B | Runs well | 24.0 tok/s | 8080 ms | 87K |
| Agentic Coding | B | Runs well | 24.0 tok/s | 11753 ms | 87K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs well | 24.0 tok/s | 9549 ms | 87K |
| RAG | B | Runs well | 24.0 tok/s | 14691 ms | 87K |
How Yi Coder 9B (9B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB (16.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.5 GB | Low | B60 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 4.4 GB | Low | B60 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 5.0 GB | Medium | B61 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 5.5 GB | Medium | B61 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 6.5 GB | High | B62 |
Q6_K | 6 | 7.4 GB | High | B63 |
Q8_0Best for your GPU | 8 | 9.6 GB | Very High | B63 |
F16 | 16 | 18.5 GB | Maximum | F0 |
Copy-paste commands to run Yi Coder 9B on your machine.
Run
lms load Yi-Coder-9B-Chat && lms server startアップグレードオプション
Raises estimated decode speed by about 296%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$899 MSRP
Raises estimated decode speed by about 425%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
〜$999 MSRP
Yes, Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB can run Yi Coder 9B with a B grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 24.0 tok/s.
Yi Coder 9B (9B parameters) requires approximately 9.5 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
The recommended quantization for Yi Coder 9B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
On Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB, Yi Coder 9B achieves approximately 24.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 8080ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
For coding workloads, Yi Coder 9B on Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB receives a B grade with 24.0 tok/s and 87K context.
On Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB, Yi Coder 9B can safely use up to 87K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.
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.
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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