Compatibility Check
Can I Run StarCoder2 3B on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?
Mostly — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB runs StarCoder2 3B (Q4_K_M) with partial GPU offload. Expect slower speeds than a fully fitting card.
Estimated ~59.7 tokens/sec on the Q4_K_M quantization.
Partial GPU
Best variant: Q4_K_M
Partial GPU offload — 3 GB VRAM is above the 2.5 GB minimum but below the 4 GB recommendation. Some layers will spill to RAM.
- GPU VRAM
- 3 GB
- Min VRAM (best fit)
- 2.5 GB
- Recommended VRAM
- 4 GB
- Estimated tok/s
- ~59.7
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Every StarCoder2 3B quantization on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Each row runs the compatibility engine against your VRAM, RAM, and the model's requirements.
| Quantization | File Size | Min VRAM | Rec VRAM | Context | Verdict | Estimated tok/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_MBest fit | 1.8 GB | 2.5 GB | 4 GB | 4K / 16K | Partial GPU | ~59.7 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is solid pick for StarCoder2 3B
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