Best GPU for local AI under $800

Every GPU, Mac and mini PC we track that costs $800 or less, ranked by how much memory a model can actually use, since memory decides which LLMs fit. Checks are at Q4_K_M with about 4k context.

Devices at or under $800

44 43 GPUs, 1 Mac/mini PC

Most usable memory

16 GB

Biggest at Q4

Ling-Coder-lite

For $800 or less, the Radeon RX 7600 XT gives you the most usable memory (16 GB, $329) and runs up to Ling-Coder-lite at Q4. Worth stretching: the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB for $899.

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GPUs at or under $800

Most VRAM first. Graphics cards count all their VRAM as usable.

Macs and mini PCs at or under $800

Unified-memory machines count about 75% of memory as usable for models (how we calculate).

Prices come from our dated price data; GPUs are at official list price (MSRP), and other rows say what the price is. Street prices vary. Devices without a sourced price are left out. Have a different card? Try the VRAM calculator or browse best LLMs by VRAM size.

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