24 GB VRAM (+8)
B
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.31.1 tok/s decode
Adds memory headroom for longer context windows and future model growth.
~$599 MSRP
Can Qwen 2.5 Coder 14B run on Intel Arc A770 16GB?
YES — Tight Fit
B65Good
○Estimated from fit model
Qwen 2.5 Coder 14B needs ~14.0 GB VRAM. Intel Arc A770 16GB has 16.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~32 tok/s.
Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: TightBandwidth: MediumStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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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.
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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) — 14.0 GB, 31.9 tok/s, Tight fit
14.0 GB required16.0 GB available
88% VRAM used
Fit status
Tight fit
Decode
31.9 tok/s
TTFT
6075 ms
Safe context
27K
Memory
14.0 GB / 16.0 GB
Memory breakdown
Weights8.5 GB
KV Cache2.9 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom1.6 GB
See how fast it feels
See how fast it feelsQwen 2.5 Coder 14B on Intel Arc A770 16GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Write a Python function to sort a list
Here's a Python function that sorts a list using quicksort:
def quicksort(arr):
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr
pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
left = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
right = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)
# Example usage
numbers = [3, 6, 8, 10, 1, 2, 1]
print(quicksort(numbers)) # [1, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10]
The algorithm picks a pivot, partitions the list into smaller, equal, and larger elements, then recursively sorts each partition and concatenates the results.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>Now add type hints and a docstring
def quicksort(arr: list[int]) -> list[int]:
"""Sort a list using the quicksort algorithm.
Args:
arr: List of integers to sort.
Returns:
A new sorted list.
"""
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr
pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
left = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
right = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
return quicksort(left) + middle + quicksort(right)
Added type hints for the input and return type, plus a Google-style docstring.
Estimated: 31.9 tok/s decode · 6.1s TTFT (warm) · 80 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 | 31.9 tok/s | 3314 ms | 27K |
| Coding | B | Tight fit | 31.9 tok/s | 6075 ms | 27K |
| Agentic Coding | C | Runs with offload (needs ~0.5 GB host RAM) | 21.3 tok/s | 13219 ms | 27K |
| Reasoning | B | Tight fit | 31.9 tok/s | 7179 ms | 27K |
| RAG | C | Runs with offload (needs ~0.5 GB host RAM) | 21.3 tok/s | 16524 ms |
Quantization options
How Qwen 2.5 Coder 14B (14B params) fits at each quantization level on Intel Arc A770 16GB (16.0 GB usable).
| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 5.5 GB | Low | B64 |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 6.9 GB | Low | B65 |
NVFP4 | 4 |
Get started
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ollama run qwen2.5-coder:14bUpgrade options