model
Mistral 7B v0.3
Architecture is an estimate of the familiar 7B shape. No config was fetched for this dataset.
Mistral 7B v0.3 needs an estimated 5.9 GB at Q4 and 8,192 tokens. No measured source.
| Quantisation | Estimated memory |
|---|---|
| Q4 | 5.9 GBestimate |
| Q5 | 6.9 GBestimate |
| Q8 | 9.6 GBestimate |
| FP16 | 16.4 GBestimate |
At 8,192 tokens of context. No measured source.
Three setups
Mistral 7B v0.3 · Q4 · 8,192 ctx
Estimated memory
5.9 GBestimate
4.1 GB weights · 1.1 GB KV cache · 0.8 GB overhead
01 · Fastest
PC with RTX 5090 32GB
Highest bandwidth in a single card. 32 GB is plenty for 32B, still too tight for 70B Q4.
$5,027€4,490
estimate
tok/s
130estimate
needed
5.9 GBfull fit
usable
30.8 GBVRAM
Why this one
- The model fits entirely in VRAM or unified memory. No CPU offload.
- Memory left for a longer context or a heavier quantisation.
- High memory bandwidth, so a higher tokens-per-second estimate.
- Highest estimated speed in this shortlist.
Parts
- GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
- Ryzen 7 9700X or similar
- 96 GB DDR5
- 1200W PSU, roomy case
02 · Best value
Used PC with RTX 3090 24GB
Best single card here for 32B Q4. 70B Q4 does not fully fit.
$1,433€1,280
used
estimate
tok/s
80estimate
needed
5.9 GBfull fit
usable
22.8 GBVRAM
Why this one
- The model fits entirely in VRAM or unified memory. No CPU offload.
- Memory left for a longer context or a heavier quantisation.
- High memory bandwidth, so a higher tokens-per-second estimate.
- Second-hand or a previous generation. The price moves around.
- Most estimated tokens per euro in this shortlist.
Parts
- GeForce RTX 3090 24GB, used
- Ryzen 7 5700X or similar
- 64 GB DDR4
- 850W PSU, decent airflow
03 · Other platform
Mac Studio M5 Ultra 96GB
High bandwidth and enough memory for 70B Q4/Q5. FP16 70B does not fit.
$7,266€6,490
estimate
tok/s
88estimate
needed
5.9 GBfull fit
usable
84.0 GBunified
Why this one
- The model fits entirely in VRAM or unified memory. No CPU offload.
- Memory left for a longer context or a heavier quantisation.
- Unified memory: weights and KV cache share one pool.
- High memory bandwidth, so a higher tokens-per-second estimate.
- One box, little noise, no discrete GPU.
- A different brand, so you don't see the same PC three times.
Parts
- Mac Studio M5 Ultra, 96 GB, 1.2 TB/s
Tokens per second are estimated from memory bandwidth, not from a measured benchmark. Global prices (USD), EUR available. EUR includes VAT. USD is an FX estimate. No shop source. Run llama-bench yourself before you buy.
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Common questions
- How much memory does Mistral 7B v0.3 need at Q4?
- About 5.9 GB at 8,192 tokens: 4.1 GB weights, 1.1 GB KV cache, 0.8 GB overhead. That is an estimate. sourceUrl stays null.
- Does Mistral 7B v0.3 fit on a single 24 GB GPU?
- The estimate of 5.9 GB sits under the 22.8 GB we treat as usable on a 24 GB card. It is still an estimate, not a measured file.
- Are the tokens per second measured?
- No. Speed follows from bandwidth and an assumed utilisation. benchmarkSourceUrl stays null.