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Best GPUs for running local LLMs in 2026

For local language models, video memory (VRAM) decides which model sizes you can load. Speed matters second. These picks run from 16 GB entry cards to 32 GB flagships and 96 GB workstation cards.

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  1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
    Standalone componentNVIDIA

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

    Memory
    32 GB GDDR7
    Interface
    PCIe 5.0 x16
    TBP
    575 W
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    1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

    32 GB GDDR7 and the fastest consumer card: comfortably runs 30B-class models quantised.

    • Memory: 32 GB GDDR7
    • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
    • TBP: 575 W
  2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
    Standalone componentNVIDIA (partner boards)

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

    Memory
    16 GB GDDR7
    Architecture
    Blackwell
    Interface
    PCIe 5.0 x16
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    2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

    16 GB at a mid-range price; strong value for 7–14B models.

    • Memory: 16 GB GDDR7
    • Architecture: Blackwell
    • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
  3. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
    Standalone componentNVIDIA (partner boards)

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

    Memory
    16 GB GDDR7
    Architecture
    Blackwell
    Interface
    PCIe 5.0 x8
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    3. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

    Cheapest current NVIDIA card with 16 GB — the budget entry point.

    • Memory: 16 GB GDDR7
    • Architecture: Blackwell
    • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x8
  4. AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700
    Standalone componentAMD

    AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700

    Memory
    32 GB GDDR6
    Architecture
    RDNA 4
    Software
    ROCm
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    4. AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700

    32 GB for less than a 5090; needs ROCm-supported software.

    • Memory: 32 GB GDDR6
    • Architecture: RDNA 4
    • Software: ROCm
  5. NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell
    Standalone componentNVIDIA

    NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell

    Memory
    96 GB GDDR7 ECC
    Interface
    PCIe 5.0 x16
    Power
    600 W
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    5. NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell

    96 GB for 70B-class models on a single card, at workstation pricing.

    • Memory: 96 GB GDDR7 ECC
    • Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
    • Power: 600 W