MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GBOpção econômica
36 GB Unified (+12)
C
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.62 tok/s decodificação
~$2,499 MSRP
Can Dolphin 2.9 8B run on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?
YES — Runs Great
C50Usable
Estimated from fit model
Dolphin 2.9 8B needs ~10.1 GB VRAM. Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~54 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: MediumStack: 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.
Select quantization to explore
Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 10.1 GB, 54.2 tok/s, Runs well
10.1 GB required24.0 GB available
42% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs well
Decode
54.2 tok/s
TTFT
3569 ms
Safe context
33K
Memory
10.1 GB / 24.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights4.9 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom2.4 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsDolphin 2.9 8B on Intel Arc Pro B60 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: 54.2 tok/s decode · 3.6s TTFT (warm) · 136 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 | C | Runs well | 54.2 tok/s | 1947 ms | 33K |
| Coding | C | Runs well | 54.2 tok/s | 3569 ms | 33K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs well | 54.2 tok/s | 5191 ms | 33K |
| Reasoning | C | Runs well | 54.2 tok/s | 4218 ms | 33K |
| RAG | C | Runs well | 54.2 tok/s | 6489 ms | 33K |
Inference speed
Dolphin 2.9 8B inference speed — tokens per second by GPU & Mac
Estimated decode speed (tokens/sec) for Dolphin 2.9 8B at Q4_K_M across popular GPUs and Apple Silicon, using the fastest local runtime per device. Fastest is RTX 5090 32GB at ~112 tok/s. Speed is memory-bandwidth bound, so cards that fit the whole model in VRAM run far faster than ones that offload to system RAM.
| GPU / Mac | Memory | Quant | Speed (tok/s) | Fits? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RTX 5090 32GB | 32 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
| RTX 4090 24GB | 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
| RTX 4080 Super 16GB | 16 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
| RTX 3090 24GB | 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
RX 7900 XTX 24GB | 24 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
Mac Studio M3 Ultra 256GB | 256 GB | Q4_K_M | 112.0 | Fits |
Mac Studio M2 Ultra 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 102.2 | Fits |
Mac Studio M1 Ultra 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 96.9 | Fits |
| RTX 4070 12GB | 12 GB | Q4_K_M | 83.3 | Fits |
MacBook Pro M4 Max 128GB | 128 GB | Q4_K_M | 82.6 | Fits |
MacBook Pro M4 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 82.6 | Fits |
MacBook Pro M3 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 52.9 | Fits |
| RTX 3060 12GB | 12 GB | Q4_K_M | 52.3 | Fits |
MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB | 64 GB | Q4_K_M | 48.5 | Fits |
MacBook Pro M4 Pro 48GB | 48 GB | Q4_K_M | 42.6 | Fits |
| RTX 4060 8GB | 8 GB | Q4_K_M | 26.6 | Heavy offload |
Estimates for single-stream decoding at Q4_K_M; real tokens/sec varies with prompt length, context, batch size, and runtime build. Prompt processing (prefill) is faster than the decode figures shown here.
Quantization options
How Dolphin 2.9 8B (8B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB (24.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.1 GB | Low | C45 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.9 GB | Low | C46 |
NVFP4 | 4 | 4.5 GB | Medium | C46 |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 4.9 GB | Medium | C46 |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 5.8 GB | High | C47 |
Q6_K | 6 | 6.6 GB | High | C47 |
Q8_0 | 8 | 8.6 GB | Very High | C48 |
F16Best for your GPU | 16 | 16.4 GB | Maximum | C50 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Dolphin 2.9 8B?
Yes, Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB can run Dolphin 2.9 8B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 54.2 tok/s.
How much VRAM does Dolphin 2.9 8B need?
Dolphin 2.9 8B (8B parameters) requires approximately 10.1 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.
What is the best quantization for Dolphin 2.9 8B?
The recommended quantization for Dolphin 2.9 8B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.
What speed will Dolphin 2.9 8B run at on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?
On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Dolphin 2.9 8B achieves approximately 54.2 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3569ms using Q4_K_M quantization.
Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Dolphin 2.9 8B for coding?
For coding workloads, Dolphin 2.9 8B on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB receives a C grade with 54.2 tok/s and 33K context.
What context window can Dolphin 2.9 8B use on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?
On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Dolphin 2.9 8B 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 Dolphin 2.9 8B feels slow on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?
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 Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB for Dolphin 2.9 8B?
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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