Can SQLCoder 7B run on GTX 1080 8GB?

YES — With Offload

A81Great

Estimated from fit model

SQLCoder 7B needs ~7.9 GB VRAM. GTX 1080 8GB has 8.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~48 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: LowStack: 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.

Capabilities:

Select quantization to explore

Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 7.9 GB, 47.5 tok/s, Runs with offload

7.9 GB required8.0 GB available

99% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs with offload

Decode

47.5 tok/s

TTFT

4073 ms

Safe context

Memory

7.9 GB / 8.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights4.3 GB

KV Cache2.0 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom0.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsSQLCoder 7B on GTX 1080 8GB
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: 47.5 tok/s decode · 4.1s TTFT (warm) · 119 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

Very little memory headroom

You can run the model, but there is not much room left for longer context, bigger batches, extra apps, or future model updates.

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

Buy headroom, not only minimum fit

A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.

Performance by workload

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Chat	A	Tight fit	47.5 tok/s	2222 ms	8K
Coding	A	Runs with offload	47.5 tok/s	4073 ms	8K
Agentic Coding	F	Too heavy	21.8 tok/s	12901 ms	8K
Reasoning	A	Runs with offload	47.5 tok/s	4814 ms	8K
RAG	F	Too heavy	21.8 tok/s	16126 ms	8K

Quantization options

How SQLCoder 7B (7B params) fits at each quantization level on GTX 1080 8GB (8.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	2.7 GB	Low	A83
Q3_K_S	3	3.4 GB	Low	A83
NVFP4	4	3.9 GB	Medium	A83
Q4_K_M	4	4.3 GB	Medium	A83
Q5_K_MBest for your GPU	5	5.0 GB	High	A82
Q6_K	6	5.7 GB	High	F0
Q8_0	8	7.5 GB	Very High	F0
F16	16	14.3 GB	Maximum	F0

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run SQLCoder 7B on your machine.

Run

ollama run sqlcoder

Your hardware

More models your GTX 1080 8GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode
Qwen 3.5 9B	9B	A	19 tok/s
Qwen 3 8B	8B	A	24.7 tok/s
Nemotron Nano 8B	8B	A	26.3 tok/s
InternVL2 8B	8B	A	26.3 tok/s
Ministral 3 8B	8B	A	24.7 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can GTX 1080 8GB run SQLCoder 7B?

Yes, GTX 1080 8GB can run SQLCoder 7B with a A grade (Runs with offload). Expected decode speed: 47.5 tok/s.

How much VRAM does SQLCoder 7B need?

SQLCoder 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 7.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for SQLCoder 7B?

The recommended quantization for SQLCoder 7B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will SQLCoder 7B run at on GTX 1080 8GB?

On GTX 1080 8GB, SQLCoder 7B achieves approximately 47.5 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 4073ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can GTX 1080 8GB run SQLCoder 7B for coding?

For coding workloads, SQLCoder 7B on GTX 1080 8GB receives a A grade with 47.5 tok/s and 8K context.

What context window can SQLCoder 7B use on GTX 1080 8GB?

On GTX 1080 8GB, SQLCoder 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.

What should I upgrade first if SQLCoder 7B feels slow on GTX 1080 8GB?

Buy headroom, not only minimum fit. A slightly larger memory tier gives you safer context growth and makes the recommendation more future-proof.

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