Best GPU for local AI by budget
Pick your budget. Each page ranks every GPU, Mac and mini PC we track at or under that price by usable memory, with price per GB and which models fit.
Budgets
| Budget | Most memory for the money | Usable | Biggest model at Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best GPU under $3008 devices | Intel Arc B580$249 | 12 GB | OLMo-2-1124-13B-Instruct |
| Best GPU under $50025 devices | Radeon RX 7600 XT$329 | 16 GB | Ling-Coder-lite |
| Best GPU under $80044 devices | Radeon RX 7600 XT$329 | 16 GB | Ling-Coder-lite |
| Best GPU under $1,00053 devices | Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB$949 | 32 GB | IQuest-Coder-V1-40B-Loop-Instruct |
| Best GPU under $1,50059 devices | Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB$949 | 32 GB | IQuest-Coder-V1-40B-Loop-Instruct |
| Best GPU under $2,00063 devices | Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB$949 | 32 GB | IQuest-Coder-V1-40B-Loop-Instruct |
| Best GPU under $3,50068 devices | Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) 128GB$3,449 | 96 GB | Mistral-Small-4-119B-2603 |
Quick answers
- What is the cheapest way to run local LLMs?
- The cheapest device we track is the Intel Arc B570 at $219 with 10 GB, enough for 340 of our 656 models at Q4.
- How much should I spend on a GPU for local AI?
- Memory matters most. Under $300 you get 12 GB at most; at $3,500 you can reach 96 GB usable. Pick the budget page that matches yours to see what each step up unlocks.