Budget Pick
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB3 GB VRAM · ~76.8 tok/s
Lowest cost that meets recommended VRAM
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Can I Run Gemma 3n E4B?
Gemma 3n E4B is a 4B parameter model from the Gemma family. Check if your hardware can handle it.
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Hardware Requirements
Beginner tip: minimum values mean the model can start, while recommended values usually feel smoother during real use. VRAM is your GPU's dedicated memory; RAM is your system memory used as fallback. See the full glossary.
| Quantization | File Size | Min VRAM | Recommended VRAM | Min RAM | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_MEasiest | 2 GB | 2.3 GB | 2.6 GB | 3 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q5_K_M | 2.5 GB | 2.9 GB | 3.3 GB | 4 GB | 8K / 8K |
| Q8_0 | 4 GB | 4.6 GB | 5.2 GB | 6 GB | 8K / 8K |
| FP16 | 8 GB | 9.2 GB | 10.4 GB | 12 GB | 8K / 8K |
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Recommended GPUs for Gemma 3n E4B
These GPUs meet the recommended 2.6 GB VRAM for the Q4_K_M quantization. Estimated speeds are approximate and assume full GPU offloading.
Fastest Pick
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509032 GB VRAM · ~716.8 tok/s
Highest estimated throughput
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti12 GB VRAM · ~364.8 tok/s
Best speed per dollar of VRAM
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Strong OpenClaw Model Candidate
Gemma 3n E4B is a common OpenClaw pick for local agent workflows. Use this model with Ollama, llama.cpp, or LM Studio, then confirm full OpenClaw hardware compatibility.
Why choose Gemma 3n E4B?
General-purpose local model brief
- • Pilot testing with your own tasks
- • Controlled local experiments
Quantization tip: Benchmark at least two quantizations and validate with a task-specific eval set before production use.