80 GB VRAM (+16)2039 GB/s (+1439)
B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 266%.123.2 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 266%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$15,000 MSRP
Can Mixtral 8x7B run on NVIDIA A16 64GB?
YES — Runs Great
B67Good
○Estimated from fit model
Mixtral 8x7B needs ~38.2 GB VRAM. NVIDIA A16 64GB has 64.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~34 tok/s.
Runtime: OllamaCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: MediumStack: BasicBottleneck: 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) — 38.2 GB, 33.7 tok/s, Runs well
38.2 GB required64.0 GB available
60% VRAM used
Fit status
Runs well
Decode
33.7 tok/s
TTFT
5751 ms
Safe context
33K
Memory
38.2 GB / 64.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights28.7 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom6.4 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsMixtral 8x7B on NVIDIA A16 64GB
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: 33.7 tok/s decode · 5.8s TTFT (warm) · 84 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
No major red flags
This recommendation has enough memory headroom and acceptable estimated speed for the selected workload.
Best improvement path
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | B | Runs well | 33.7 tok/s | 3137 ms | 33K |
| Coding | B | Runs well | 33.7 tok/s | 5751 ms | 33K |
| Agentic Coding | B | Runs well | 33.7 tok/s | 8365 ms | 33K |
| Reasoning | B | Runs well | 33.7 tok/s | 6797 ms | 33K |
| RAG | B | Runs well | 33.7 tok/s | 10456 ms | 33K |
Quantization options
How Mixtral 8x7B (47B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA A16 64GB (64.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 18.3 GB | Low | B59 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 23.0 GB | Low | B60 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Mixtral 8x7B on your machine.
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ollama run mixtralUpgrade options
Hardware that runs Mixtral 8x7B well
80 GB VRAM (+16)1935 GB/s (+1335)
B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 222%.108.6 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 222%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$15,000 MSRP
80 GB VRAM (+16)3000 GB/s (+2400)
B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 419%.174.8 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 419%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$30,000 MSRP