20 GB VRAM (+4)360 GB/s (+40)
B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 35%.35.3 tok/s decode
Raises estimated decode speed by about 35%.
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$1,250 MSRP
Can Phi 3 Medium 14B run on NVIDIA T4 16GB?
YES — Tight Fit
B61Good
○Estimated from fit model
Phi 3 Medium 14B needs ~14.4 GB VRAM. NVIDIA T4 16GB has 16.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~26 tok/s.
Runtime: OllamaCapacity: TightBandwidth: LowStack: 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) — 14.4 GB, 26.2 tok/s, Tight fit
14.4 GB required16.0 GB available
90% VRAM used
Fit status
Tight fit
Decode
26.2 tok/s
TTFT
7394 ms
Safe context
24K
Memory
14.4 GB / 16.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights8.5 GB
KV Cache3.1 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom1.6 GB
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See how fast it feelsPhi 3 Medium 14B on NVIDIA T4 16GB
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: 26.2 tok/s decode · 7.4s TTFT (warm) · 66 tok/s prefill
What limits this setup
This setup is broadly balanced for this model.
Older PCIe generation
PCIe 3.0 is workable, but it compounds the penalty when you offload heavily or try to scale across multiple cards.
Best improvement path
Performance by workload
| Workload | Grade | Fit | Decode | TTFT | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | B | Runs well | 26.2 tok/s | 4033 ms | 24K |
| Coding | B | Tight fit | 26.2 tok/s | 7394 ms | 24K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Very compromised (needs ~0.7 GB host RAM) | 15.8 tok/s | 17825 ms | 24K |
| Reasoning | B | Tight fit | 26.2 tok/s | 8739 ms | 24K |
| RAG | C | Very compromised (needs ~0.7 GB host RAM) | 15.8 tok/s | 22281 ms |
Quantization options
How Phi 3 Medium 14B (14B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA T4 16GB (16.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 5.5 GB | Low | B60 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 6.9 GB | Low | B62 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Get started
Copy-paste commands to run Phi 3 Medium 14B on your machine.
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ollama run phi3:mediumUpgrade options
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B
Raises estimated decode speed by about 215%.82.5 tok/s decode
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Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$1,499 MSRP
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B
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Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
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