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Can Granite 3.1 8B run on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

YES — Runs Great

C54Usable
Estimated from fit model

Granite 3.1 8B needs ~10.1 GB VRAM. Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB has 24.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~62 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: MediumStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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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:

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) 10.1 GB, 62.4 tok/s, Runs well
10.1 GB required24.0 GB available
42% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

62.4 tok/s

TTFT

3104 ms

Safe context

128K

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 feelsGranite 3.1 8B on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB
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: 62.4 tok/s decode · 3.1s TTFT (warm) · 156 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
ChatCRuns well62.4 tok/s1693 ms128K
CodingCRuns well62.4 tok/s3104 ms128K
Agentic CodingBRuns well62.4 tok/s4514 ms128K
ReasoningCRuns well62.4 tok/s3668 ms128K
RAGBRuns well62.4 tok/s5643 ms128K

Quantization options

How Granite 3.1 8B (8B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB (24.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
3.1 GB
LowC49
Q3_K_S
3
3.9 GB
LowC49
NVFP4
4
4.5 GB
MediumC50
Q4_K_M
4
4.9 GB
MediumC50
Q5_K_M
5
5.8 GB
HighC51
Q6_K
6
6.6 GB
HighC51
Q8_0
8
8.6 GB
Very HighC52
F16Best for your GPU
16
16.4 GB
MaximumC54

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Granite 3.1 8B on your machine.

Run

ollama run granite3.1-dense

升级选项

能流畅运行 Granite 3.1 8B 的硬件

Frequently asked questions

Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Granite 3.1 8B?

Yes, Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB can run Granite 3.1 8B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 62.4 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Granite 3.1 8B need?

Granite 3.1 8B (8B parameters) requires approximately 10.1 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Granite 3.1 8B?

The recommended quantization for Granite 3.1 8B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Granite 3.1 8B run at on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Granite 3.1 8B achieves approximately 62.4 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 3104ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB run Granite 3.1 8B for coding?

For coding workloads, Granite 3.1 8B on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB receives a C grade with 62.4 tok/s and 128K context.

What context window can Granite 3.1 8B use on Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB?

On Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB, Granite 3.1 8B can safely use up to 128K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 128K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

What should I upgrade first if Granite 3.1 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 Granite 3.1 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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