Best GPUs for Local LLMs
Graphics cards, VRAM guidance, inference hardware, and local AI build advice for running models at home.
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Best Budget GPU for Local AI in 2026
4 budget GPUs tested for local LLM inference with Ollama and llama.cpp. Real VRAM-per-dollar data for 7B and 13B models.
Best GPU for Home Server AI Inference in 2026
5 GPUs ranked for always-on inference servers. Real power draw, tok/s benchmarks, and form factor analysis for 24/7 home lab AI.
Best GPU for Local LLMs: 5 Home Inference Picks
We benchmarked 5 GPUs for running local LLMs with Ollama and llama.cpp. Real tokens/second data for 8B to 70B models.
Best GPU for Ollama in 2026: 5 Picks That Actually Work
We tested 5 GPUs with Ollama for running llama3, mistral, and codellama locally. Real performance data for CUDA, ROCm, and SYCL backends.
Best Used GPU for Local LLMs: Buying Guide 2026
How to buy a used GPU for local LLM inference without getting burned. Five cards ranked by value with pricing, red flags, and testing procedures.
GPU Passthrough for Proxmox: Complete Setup Guide 2026
Step-by-step guide to GPU passthrough on Proxmox with VFIO. Covers IOMMU setup, driver blacklisting, VM configuration, and running local LLMs.
How Much VRAM Do You Need for Local LLMs in 2026?
A practical guide to VRAM requirements for local LLMs. Model sizes from 7B to 120B+, quantization levels, context length, and GPU picks.
Mac Mini vs NVIDIA GPU for Local LLMs in 2026
Mac Mini M4 Pro vs RTX 3090 for local LLM inference. We compare tokens/second, power draw, model limits, and total cost to pick a winner.
NVIDIA vs AMD for Local LLMs: CUDA vs ROCm in 2026
NVIDIA CUDA vs AMD ROCm compared for local LLM inference. We test Ollama, llama.cpp, and vLLM on both ecosystems and pick a winner.
RTX 3090 vs RTX 4090 for Local LLMs
We compare the RTX 3090 and RTX 4090 for local LLM inference. Same 24 GB VRAM, 85% of the speed, a third of the price. Data-backed verdict inside.
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 3090 for LLMs
Comparing the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB (new, ~$450) against the RTX 3090 (used, ~$800-1,050) for local LLM inference. Real benchmarks, VRAM limits, and power costs.