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Can the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB run Llama 3.1 8B?
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Yes. Llama 3.1 8B is a 4.9 GB download (Q4_K_M). The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB gives the GPU 16 GB, leaving about 11.1 GB for context and runtime (our arithmetic).
Does it fit?
| Llama 3.1 8B memory | 4.9 GB at Q4_K_M (Ollama: llama3.1 tags) |
|---|---|
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU memory | 16 GB of VRAM (product listings). |
| Left over | About 11.1 GB (our arithmetic) |
| Verdict | Fits 4 GB or more to spare (our estimate bands) |
Recommended quantization and context
Use the Q4_K_M build that Ollama's tag downloads; the memory figure above is for that build. The model supports up to 128K of context, but longer context uses more memory. Ollama starts at a 4096-token context by default (Ollama FAQ).
With about 11.1 GB spare you have room to raise the context. Raise it in steps and re-check with ollama ps.
Run it
ollama run llama3.1:8bThen check it's on the GPU:
ollama psThe PROCESSOR column should read 100% GPU. Driver setup for NVIDIA cards on Windows, Linux and macOS, plus common fixes, is in the install and run section.
Where to buy the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC
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Can the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB run Llama 3.1 8B?
Yes: Llama 3.1 8B needs 4.9 GB (Q4_K_M, Ollama library) and the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB gives the GPU 16 GB, leaving about 11.1 GB. That leaves room to raise the context above the 4096-token default. The fit bands are our estimate.
How much VRAM does Llama 3.1 8B need?
4.9 GB for the Q4_K_M build in the Ollama library, plus roughly 1–4 GB for context and runtime (our estimate). See the 8 GB page for other models that fit.
What command runs Llama 3.1 8B?
ollama run llama3.1:8b. Then run "ollama ps" and check the PROCESSOR column reads 100% GPU.
How fast is Llama 3.1 8B on the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
We don't list a speed because we have no sourced measurement for this pairing. Speed depends on memory bandwidth, quantization and context length.