Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated August 15, 2026
Yes. 1-bit Bonsai 27B needs 3.8 GB at 1-bit (binary, ~1.125 bpw) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB, leaving about 8.2 GB of headroom, at roughly 82 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 16K of context.
| Model | 1-bit Bonsai 27B |
| Parameters | 27B |
| Quantization | 1-bit (binary, ~1.125 bpw) |
| VRAM needed | 3.8 GB |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 VRAM | 12 GB |
| Verdict | Runs |
| Max context | 16K |
| Estimated speed | ~82 tok/s |
Nothing to change — run it at 1-bit (binary, ~1.125 bpw). If you want more capability, check whether the next size up also fits.
Running 1-bit Bonsai 27B on this card:
At 2 hrs/day, buying (~$599) beats renting at $0.34/hr after about 2.4 years.
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