Radeon Pro W7900 48GBBudget pick
48 GB VRAM (+16)
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Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.23.2 tok/s decode
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$3,999 MSRP
Can Gemma 2 27B run on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?
YES — With Offload
B70Good
○Estimated from fit model
Gemma 2 27B needs ~31.8 GB VRAM. AMD Instinct MI100 32GB has 32.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~30 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: OffloadBandwidth: HighStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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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.
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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 31.8 GB, 31.6 tok/s, Runs with offload
31.8 GB required32.0 GB available
99% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs with offload
Decode
31.6 tok/s
TTFT
6122 ms
Safe context
8K
Memory
31.8 GB / 32.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights16.5 GB
KV Cache11.2 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom3.2 GB
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See how fast it feelsGemma 2 27B on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB
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: 31.6 tok/s decode · 6.1s TTFT (warm) · 79 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.
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 | Runs well | 30.1 tok/s | 3506 ms | 8K |
| Coding | B | Runs with offload | 30.1 tok/s | 6428 ms | 8K |
| Agentic Coding | F | Too heavy | 12.1 tok/s | 23255 ms | 8K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs with offload | 30.1 tok/s | 7597 ms | 8K |
| RAG | F | Too heavy | 12.1 tok/s | 29069 ms | 8K |
Quantization options
How Gemma 2 27B (27B params) fits at each quantization level on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB (32.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 10.5 GB | Low | B66 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 13.2 GB | Low | B67 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Gemma 2 27B on your machine.
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ollama run gemma2:27bUpgrade options
Hardware that runs Gemma 2 27B well
Radeon PRO W7900 DS 48GBBest value
48 GB VRAM (+16)
A
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.23.2 tok/s decode
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$3,999 MSRP
AMD Instinct MI210 64GBAMD upgrade
64 GB VRAM (+32)1638 GB/s (+410)
A
Raises estimated decode speed by about 40%.44.1 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 40%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$10,000 MSRP