Llama 3.1 8B Instruct on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super runs Llama 3.1 8B Instruct excellently at 55 tok/s at Q5_K_M. This is a strong pairing.
Model Size
8.03B
Device VRAM
12 GB
Bandwidth
504 GB/s
Quantizations Tested
1
Performance by Quantization
Each row shows Llama 3.1 8B Instruct performance at a different quality level on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super.
| Quantization | Speed | TTFT | Fits in VRAM | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5_K_M | 55 tok/s | 120ms | ✓ Yes | Excellent | estimated |
Notes
Q5_K_M
4070 Super (504 GB/s) slightly slower than 4070 Ti Super. Q5 fits with headroom.
About Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct (8.03B) is a chat, coding, ai coding, reasoning, multi-purpose model. Best-in-class 8B model. Strong general capabilities with excellent coding support. The go-to small model for local inference — fast, accurate, and well-supported across all inference engines.
View all Llama 3.1 8B Instruct hardware options →About NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super has 12 GB at 504 GB/s. Street price: $599.
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Source: Community benchmarks and estimated performance (2026-03-01)
Data last updated: 2026-03-01