Codegemma 7B IT — Hardware Requirements & GPU Compatibility
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Codegemma 7B IT is a 8.5B-parameter open language model from Google in the Gemma family. At Q4_K_M it needs about 5.63 GB of VRAM — see which GPUs and Macs can run it below.
Runs great on a 24 GB GPU
Runs from 8 GB (Q4_K_M · 8K)Best on 24 GB (Q4_K_M · ~116 tok/s · 32K)Macs from 16 GB (Q4_K_M · ~25 tok/s)
Gemma Terms
Reference GPU · RTX 4090 24 GB
Estimates, ±20% · how we estimate
Run Codegemma 7B IT
One recommended way. Every other method, OS and quant is in the step-by-step guide.
Recommended
ollama run hf.co/MaziyarPanahi/codegemma-7b-it-GGUF:Q4_K_MQ4_K_M fits fully on the RTX 4090 · 15.8 GB free · 16K context
Download: codegemma-7b-it.Q4_K_M.gguf5.33 GBMaziyarPanahi
Other ways
each opens step-by-stepRun in cloud
Fits on RTX 3060 12GB (3 GB headroom) · Q4_K_M
- Generation speed
- ~42 tok/s
- generation speed
- Cost per 1M output tokens
- $0.55
- per 1M output tokens
How Much VRAM Does Codegemma 7B IT Need?
Select a quantization level; the listed hardware adheres to it.
| Quantization | VRAM | +32K | On RTX 4090 (reference) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 GB | 9.6 GB | 2-bit · K-quant — 2-bit quantization with K-quant improvements | Fits: 32K context · ~164 tok/s | |
| 4.1 GB | 9.7 GB | 3-bit small — 3-bit small quantization | Fits: 32K context · ~159 tok/s | |
| 4.6 GB | 10.2 GB | 3-bit medium — 3-bit medium quantization | Fits: 32K context · ~143 tok/s | |
| 4.7 GB | 10.3 GB | 4-bit · legacy — 4-bit legacy quantization | Fits: 32K context · ~139 tok/s | |
| 5.6 GB | 11.2 GB | 4-bit medium — 4-bit medium quantization — most popular sweet spot | Fits: 32K context · ~116 tok/s | |
| 6.7 GB | 12.3 GB | 5-bit medium — 5-bit medium quantization — good quality/size tradeoff | Fits: 32K context · ~98 tok/s | |
| 7.8 GB | 13.4 GB | 6-bit, very good — 6-bit quantization, very good quality | Fits: 32K context · ~85 tok/s | |
| 9.4 GB | 15 GB | 8-bit, near-lossless — 8-bit quantization, near-lossless | Fits: 32K context · ~70 tok/s |
Selected Q4_K_M
4-bit medium quantization8.2GBat 16K context
- Weights
- 5.0 GB
- KV cache
- 3.0 GB
- Overhead
- 0.3 GB
Fits RTX 4090 (reference) · 15.8 GB free · ~116 tok/s
≥50 tok/s needs ≥433 GB/s · RTX 5090 ~207, RTX 3090 Ti ~116
Which Hardware Can Run Codegemma 7B IT?
Q4_K_M · 5.6 GBCodegemma 7B IT (Q4_K_M) requires 5.6 GB of VRAM to load the model weights. For comfortable inference with headroom for KV cache and system overhead, 8+ GB is recommended. 52 GPUs can run it, including NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. 151 devices with unified memory can run Codegemma 7B IT, including Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 256GB), Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512GB), NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB (Super).
12 GB
12 GB tier →fits · 3.8 GB free · up to 32K ctx
10 GPUs · 1 device family
RTX 3080 Ti~105Simulate output on RTX 3080 TiRTX 5070~78Simulate output on RTX 5070RTX 4070~58Simulate output on RTX 4070iPhone~10Simulate output on Apple iPhone 17 Pro20 GB
fits · 11.8 GB free · up to 32K ctx
1 GPU
RX 7900 XT~85Simulate output on RX 7900 XT32–40 GB
fits · 23.8 GB free · up to 32K ctx
1 GPU · 3 Mac classes · 4 device families
RTX 5090~207Simulate output on RTX 5090M5 Max36 GB~57Simulate output on Mac Studio M5 Max (36 GB)M532 GB~19Simulate output on MacBook Air 13" M5 (32 GB)Orin~24Simulate output on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 32GBSnapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)~16Simulate output on Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC
By VRAM tier · typical GPUs and Macs at Q4_K_M
Alternatives to Codegemma 7B IT
Gemma family · 16 models →Similar models
6| Model | Score | VRAM | tok/s | Why it is similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Switch 4.1 8BIBM | — | 20.7 GB | ~36 | same size |
| ALoDLM 8BAmazon | — | 7.6 GB | ~119 | same size |
| Llm Jp 4.1 8B Thinkingllm-jp | — | 7.6 GB | ~115 | same size |
| Apertus V1.5 8Bswiss-ai | — | 8.5 GB | ~111 | same size |
| LFM2.5 8B A1BLiquid AI | — | 5.6 GB | ~335 | same size |
| BitCPM CANN 8BOpenBMB | — | 5.6 GB | ~127 | same size |
Specifications
- Publisher
- Family
- Gemma
- Parameters
- 8.5B
- Release Date
- 2024-03-21
- License
- Gemma Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does Codegemma 7B IT need?
Codegemma 7B IT requires 5.6 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M, or 18.8 GB at BF16.
VRAM = Weights + KV Cache + Overhead
Weights = 8.5B × 4.8 bits ÷ 8 = 5.1 GB
KV Cache + Overhead ≈ 0.5 GB (at 2K context + ~0.3 GB framework)
Fit ratings and hardware model lists check this model with room for a 16K-token context, which needs a little more memory.
VRAM usage by quantization
What's the best quantization for Codegemma 7B IT?
For Codegemma 7B IT, Q4_K_M (5.6 GB) offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q5_0 (5.9 GB) provides better quality if you have the VRAM. The smallest option is IQ2_XXS at 2.6 GB.
VRAM requirement by quantization
★ Recommended — best balance of quality and VRAM usage.
Can I run Codegemma 7B IT on a Mac?
Yes — Mac Mini M2 Pro (16 GB) and 133 other Macs can run Codegemma 7B IT. Apple Silicon uses unified memory, so the model shares RAM with the system. At Q4_K_M you need at least 5.6 GB of usable unified memory (RAM minus macOS overhead).
Can I run Codegemma 7B IT locally?
Yes — Codegemma 7B IT can run locally on consumer hardware. Popular tools include Ollama, LM Studio, and llama.cpp.
How fast is Codegemma 7B IT?
At Q4_K_M, Codegemma 7B IT can reach ~853 tok/s on AMD Instinct MI350X. On NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090: ~116 tok/s. Speed depends mainly on GPU memory bandwidth. Real-world results typically within ±20%.
tok/s = (bandwidth GB/s ÷ model GB) × efficiency
Example: NVIDIA B200 → 8000 ÷ 5.63 × 0.65 = ~924 tok/s
Estimated speed at Q4_K_M (5.6 GB)
Real-world results typically within ±20%. Speed depends on batch size, quantization kernel, and software stack.
What's the download size of Codegemma 7B IT?
At Q4_K_M, the download is about 5.12 GB. The full-precision BF16 version is 17.08 GB. The smallest option (IQ2_XXS) is 2.35 GB.
Which GPUs can run Codegemma 7B IT?
52 consumer GPUs can run Codegemma 7B IT at Q4_K_M. Top options include AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, AMD Radeon RX 6800, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, AMD Radeon RX 7600. 40 GPUs have plenty of headroom for comfortable inference.
Which devices can run Codegemma 7B IT?
151 devices with unified memory can run Codegemma 7B IT at Q4_K_M (5.6 GB), including AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) Laptop, ASUS Ascent GX10, Beelink GTR9 Pro (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128 GB), Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128 GB). Apple Silicon Macs use unified memory shared between CPU and GPU, making them well-suited for local LLM inference.