Can Qwen 3 30B A3B run on Gaudi 3 128GB?

YES — Runs Great

S88Excellent

Estimated from fit model

Qwen 3 30B A3B needs ~33.8 GB VRAM. Gaudi 3 128GB has 128.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~360 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: 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:

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 33.8 GB, 391.6 tok/s, Runs well

33.8 GB required128.0 GB available

26% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

391.6 tok/s

TTFT

494 ms

Safe context

131K

Memory

33.8 GB / 128.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights18.6 GB

KV Cache1.5 GB

Runtime0.9 GB

Headroom12.8 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsQwen 3 30B A3B on Gaudi 3 128GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Solve: If a train travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it go?
Let me work through this step by step.

Given information:
  - Speed = 60 mph (miles per hour)
  - Time  = 2.5 hours

Formula: Distance = Speed x Time

Calculation:
  Distance = 60 mph x 2.5 h
           = 150 miles

The train travels 150 miles.

Double-check: at 60 mph the train covers 60 miles each hour. In half an hour it covers 30 miles. So in 2.5 hours: 60 + 60 + 30 = 150 miles. Confirmed.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>What if the train stops for 20 minutes halfway?
The stop doesn't change the total distance covered while moving, but it affects total trip time.

Breakdown:
  - First half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles
  - Stop: 20 minutes (no distance)
  - Second half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles

Total distance: 150 miles (same)
Total time: 2.5 h + 0.33 h = 2.83 hours
Average speed: 150 / 2.83 = 53 mph

The distance stays the same but average speed drops to 53 mph because of the stop.
Estimated: 391.6 tok/s decode · 494ms TTFT (warm) · 979 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	S	Runs well	360.1 tok/s	350 ms	131K
Coding	S	Runs well	360.1 tok/s	538 ms	131K
Agentic Coding	S	Runs well	360.1 tok/s	782 ms	131K
Reasoning	S	Runs well	360.1 tok/s	635 ms	131K
RAG	S	Runs well	360.1 tok/s	977 ms	131K

Quantization options

How Qwen 3 30B A3B (30.5B params) fits at each quantization level on Gaudi 3 128GB (128.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	11.9 GB	Low	A79
Q3_K_S	3	14.9 GB	Low	A79
NVFP4	4	17.1 GB	Medium	A79
Q4_K_M	4	18.6 GB	Medium	A80
Q5_K_M	5	22.0 GB	High	A80
Q6_K	6	25.0 GB	High	A80
Q8_0	8	32.6 GB	Very High	A81
F16Best for your GPU	16	62.5 GB	Maximum	S86

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run Qwen 3 30B A3B on your machine.

Run

ollama run qwen3:30b-a3b

Your hardware

More models your Gaudi 3 128GB can run

Model	Params	Grade	Decode
Devstral 2 123B Instruct	123B	S	37.5 tok/s
Qwen 3.5 122B A10B	122B	S	104.1 tok/s
Qwen 3.6 35B A3B	35B	S	329.1 tok/s
Qwen 3.5 35B A3B	35B	S	357.9 tok/s
Qwen 3 32B	32B	S	144.3 tok/s

Frequently asked questions

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 3 30B A3B?

Yes, Gaudi 3 128GB can run Qwen 3 30B A3B with a S grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 360.1 tok/s.

How much VRAM does Qwen 3 30B A3B need?

Qwen 3 30B A3B (30.5B parameters) requires approximately 33.8 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for Qwen 3 30B A3B?

The recommended quantization for Qwen 3 30B A3B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will Qwen 3 30B A3B run at on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 3 30B A3B achieves approximately 360.1 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 538ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can Gaudi 3 128GB run Qwen 3 30B A3B for coding?

For coding workloads, Qwen 3 30B A3B on Gaudi 3 128GB receives a S grade with 360.1 tok/s and 131K context.

What context window can Qwen 3 30B A3B use on Gaudi 3 128GB?

On Gaudi 3 128GB, Qwen 3 30B A3B 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 Qwen 3 30B A3B feels slow on Gaudi 3 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 Gaudi 3 128GB for Qwen 3 30B A3B?

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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