12 GB VRAM (+2)456 GB/s (+76)
B
The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.48.2 tok/s decode
~$249 MSRP
Can Dolphin 2.9 8B run on Intel Arc B570 10GB?
YES — Tight Fit
C52Usable
○Estimated from fit model
Dolphin 2.9 8B needs ~8.7 GB VRAM. Intel Arc B570 10GB has 10.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~42 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: TightBandwidth: LowStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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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.
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Balanced
Balanced for general local use. Keeps the ranking neutral across personal and serving workflows.
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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 8.7 GB, 45.2 tok/s, Tight fit
8.7 GB required10.0 GB available
87% VRAM used
Fit status
Tight fit
Decode
45.2 tok/s
TTFT
4283 ms
Safe context
26K
Memory
8.7 GB / 10.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights4.9 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom1.0 GB
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See how fast it feelsDolphin 2.9 8B on Intel Arc B570 10GB
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: 45.2 tok/s decode · 4.3s TTFT (warm) · 113 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 | B | Runs well | 42.0 tok/s | 2511 ms | 26K |
| Coding | C | Tight fit | 42.0 tok/s | 4604 ms | 26K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs with offload | 28.1 tok/s | 10027 ms | 26K |
| Reasoning | C | Tight fit | 42.0 tok/s | 5441 ms | 26K |
| RAG | C | Runs with offload | 28.1 tok/s | 12534 ms | 26K |
Quantization options
How Dolphin 2.9 8B (8B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc B570 10GB (10.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.1 GB | Low | C52 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 3.9 GB | Low | C53 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Dolphin 2.9 8B on your machine.
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ollama run dolphin-llama3Upgrade options
Hardware that runs Dolphin 2.9 8B well
16 GB VRAM (+6)560 GB/s (+180)
C
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.55.5 tok/s decode
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$349 MSRP
12 GB VRAM (+2)384 GB/s (+4)
C
The raw memory story may look fine, but the software ecosystem is still a constraint here.41.4 tok/s decode
~$499 MSRP