Best AI Models for NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB
640 GB unified − 3.5 GB OS overhead = 636.5 GB available for AI models
With 640 GB of memory, this is a high-end configuration for local AI. You can comfortably run most open-source LLMs including large 70B parameter models at good quantization levels, making it one of the best setups for serious local AI work.
At this memory tier, nearly every popular open-source model is within reach. You can run Llama 3 70B at Q4_K_M or even Q5_K_M quantization with room to spare, handle coding assistants like DeepSeek Coder 33B at high quality, and easily run any 7B–30B model at full or near-full precision. Context windows remain generous even with larger models, so multi-turn conversations and long-document processing work smoothly.
Runs Well
- 70B models (Llama 3 70B, Qwen 72B) at Q4–Q5
- 30B models at Q6–Q8 quality
- 7B–14B models at full FP16 precision
- Vision models (LLaVA, CogVLM) without compromise
Challenging
- Mixture-of-experts models like Mixtral 8x22B at higher quants
- 120B+ models still require lower quantizations
What LLMs Can NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB Run?
40 models · 3 good
Showing compatibility for NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB
| Model | Quant | VRAM | Speed | Context | Status | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4_K_M·585.5 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 18.1 GB | 585.5 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D27 |
Q4_K_M·5354.9 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 2.0 GB | 5354.9 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D25 |
Q4_K_M·16064.8 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 0.7 GB | 16064.8 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D25 |
Q4_K_M·1338.7 t/s tok/s·33K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 7.9 GB | 1338.7 t/s | 33K | EASY RUN | D26 |
Q4_K_M·517.2 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 20.5 GB | 517.2 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D27 |
Q4_K_M·2155.0 t/s tok/s·33K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 4.9 GB | 2155.0 t/s | 33K | EASY RUN | D26 |
Q4_K_M·16064.8 t/s tok/s·33K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 0.7 GB | 16064.8 t/s | 33K | EASY RUN | D25 |
Q4_K_M·517.2 t/s tok/s·33K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 20.5 GB | 517.2 t/s | 33K | EASY RUN | D27 |
Q4_K_M·370.9 t/s tok/s·33K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 28.6 GB | 370.9 t/s | 33K | EASY RUN | D27 |
Q4_K_M·10497.8 t/s tok/s·2K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 1.0 GB | 10497.8 t/s | 2K | EASY RUN | D25 |
Q4_K_M·1162.6 t/s tok/s·16K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 9.1 GB | 1162.6 t/s | 16K | EASY RUN | D26 |
Q8_0·2159.4 t/s tok/s·4K ctx·EASY RUN | Q8_0 | 4.9 GB | 2159.4 t/s | 4K | EASY RUN | D26 |
Q4_K_M·4016.2 t/s tok/s·2K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 2.6 GB | 4016.2 t/s | 2K | EASY RUN | D25 |
Q4_K_M·1974.5 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 5.4 GB | 1974.5 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D26 |
Q4_K_M·590.0 t/s tok/s·8K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 18.0 GB | 590.0 t/s | 8K | EASY RUN | D27 |
Q4_K_M·2124.8 t/s tok/s·131K ctx·EASY RUN | Q4_K_M | 5.0 GB | 2124.8 t/s | 131K | EASY RUN | D26 |
NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB Specifications
- Brand
- NVIDIA
- Chip
- 8x A100 SXM4
- Type
- Server
- Unified Memory
- 640 GB
- Memory Bandwidth
- 16312.0 GB/s
- GPU Cores
- 55296
- CPU Cores
- 128
- Release Date
- 2020-05-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB run DeepSeek R1?
Yes, the NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB with 640 GB unified memory can run DeepSeek R1, DeepSeek R1 0528, DeepSeek v3 0324, and 1404 other models. 8 models achieve excellent performance, and 23 run at good quality. Apple Silicon's unified memory architecture lets the GPU access the full memory pool without copying data, making it efficient for AI workloads.
- How much memory is available for AI on NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB?
The NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB has 640 GB unified memory. After macOS reserves ~3.5 GB for the operating system, approximately 636.5 GB is available for AI models. Unlike discrete GPUs where VRAM is separate from system RAM, Apple Silicon shares one memory pool between the CPU and GPU — this means no data copying overhead, but you share memory with macOS and open apps.
- Is NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB good for AI?
With 640 GB unified memory and 16312.0 GB/s bandwidth, the NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB is excellent for running local AI models. It supports 31 models at good quality or better. This is a premium configuration — you can run large 30B+ parameter models at good quality, and most 7B models at maximum quality. Ideal for professional AI workloads.
- What's the best model for NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB?
The top-rated models for the NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB are DeepSeek R1, DeepSeek R1 0528, DeepSeek v3 0324. With this much memory, you can prioritize quality — use higher quantizations (Q5/Q6) for better output, or run larger 30B+ models for more capable reasoning.
- How fast is NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB for AI inference?
With 16312.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, the NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB achieves approximately 2537 tok/s on a 7B model at Q4_K_M — that's very fast, well above conversational speed. A 14B model runs at ~1269 tok/s. Apple Silicon achieves high efficiency (~70%) thanks to unified memory — there's no PCIe bottleneck between CPU and GPU.
tok/s = (16312 GB/s ÷ model GB) × efficiency
Apple Silicon achieves ~70% bandwidth efficiency thanks to unified memory and Metal acceleration.
Estimated speed on NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB
~26 tok/s~26 tok/s~26 tok/s~75 tok/sReal-world results typically within ±20%.
- Can I run AI offline on NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB?
Yes — once you download a model, it runs entirely on the NVIDIA DGX A100 640GB without internet. Applications like Ollama and LM Studio make it straightforward to download, manage, and run models locally. All your conversations stay private on your device with zero data sent to external servers. This is one of the key advantages of local AI: complete privacy, no API costs, and no rate limits.