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Can GPT-OSS 120B run on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

S94Excellent
Estimated from fit model

GPT-OSS 120B needs ~90.0 GB VRAM. Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~31 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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Operating mode

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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) — 90.0 GB, 30.7 tok/s, Runs well
90.0 GB required128.0 GB available
70% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

30.7 tok/s

TTFT

6302 ms

Safe context

131K

Memory

90.0 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights71.4 GB
KV Cache4.9 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsGPT-OSS 120B on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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: 30.7 tok/s decode · 6.3s TTFT (warm) · 77 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
ChatSRuns well30.7 tok/s3438 ms131K
CodingSRuns well30.7 tok/s6302 ms131K
Agentic CodingSRuns well30.7 tok/s9167 ms131K
ReasoningSRuns well28.2 tok/s8100 ms131K
RAGSRuns well30.7 tok/s11459 ms131K

Quantization options

How GPT-OSS 120B (117B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
45.6 GB
LowA84
Q3_K_S
3
57.3 GB
LowS86
NVFP4
4
65.5 GB
MediumS88
Q4_K_M
4
71.4 GB
MediumS88
Q5_K_M
5
84.2 GB
HighS88
Q6_KBest for your GPU
6
95.9 GB
HighS88
Q8_0
8
125.2 GB
Very HighF0
F16
16
239.8 GB
MaximumF0

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run GPT-OSS 120B on your machine.

Run

ollama run gpt-oss:120b

Your hardware

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ModelParamsGradeDecodeCapabilities
MistralDevstral 2 123B Instruct123BS29.2 tok/s
AlibabaQwen 3.5 122B A10B122BS81 tok/s
MistralMistral Small 4 119B119BS87.9 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB run GPT-OSS 120B?

Yes, Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB can run GPT-OSS 120B with a S grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 30.7 tok/s.

How much VRAM does GPT-OSS 120B need?

GPT-OSS 120B (117B parameters) requires approximately 90.0 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for GPT-OSS 120B?

The recommended quantization for GPT-OSS 120B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will GPT-OSS 120B run at on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB?

On Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB, GPT-OSS 120B achieves approximately 30.7 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 6302ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB run GPT-OSS 120B for coding?

For coding workloads, GPT-OSS 120B on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB receives a S grade with 30.7 tok/s and 131K context.

What context window can GPT-OSS 120B use on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB?

On Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB, GPT-OSS 120B can safely use up to 131K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 131K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if GPT-OSS 120B feels slow on Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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 Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 128GB for GPT-OSS 120B?

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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