Can I Run Cogito v1 32B on NVIDIA L40S?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 21, 2026
Yes. Cogito v1 32B needs 22.3 GB at 8K context (19.3 GB weights + 3 GB KV cache/overhead) at Q4_K_M and the NVIDIA L40S has 48 GB, leaving about 25.7 GB of headroom, at roughly 36 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 64K of context.
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The numbers
| Model | Cogito v1 32B |
| Parameters | 32B |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M |
| VRAM needed (8K context) | 22.3 GB |
| NVIDIA L40S VRAM | 48 GB |
| Verdict | Runs |
| Max context | 64K |
| Estimated speed | ~36 tok/s |
Cogito v1 32B on the NVIDIA L40S: VRAM by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Fits 48 GB? | Max context | Whole PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F16 | 66.9 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q8_0 | 36.9 GB | ✓ Yes | 32K | — |
| Q6_K | 29.2 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q5_K_M | 25.6 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q4_K_M | 22.3 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q3_K_M | 16.6 GB | ✓ Yes | 64K | — |
| Q2_K | 13.5 GB | ✓ Yes | 128K | — |
Assumes an 8K-token context with an f16 KV cache. A longer window needs more; a quantized KV cache needs less. “Max context” is the largest window that still fits in 48 GB. Figures are estimates from parameter count, quantization and memory bandwidth — the analyzer lets you tune KV-cache quant and context.
Context costs VRAM too. At Q4_K_M on the NVIDIA L40S: 8K 22.3 GB · 32K 28.7 GB · 128K 54.5 GB ✗. Past 128K it no longer fits 48 GB — a q8_0 KV cache buys roughly half of that back, which the calculator will price for you.
What to do next
Nothing to change — run it at Q4_K_M. If you want more capability, check whether the next size up also fits.
No compatible GPU? Cogito v1 32B on 32 GB of system RAM, CPU only: runs comfortably.
Running Cogito v1 32B on this card:
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Other Cogito v1 sizes on the NVIDIA L40S
- Cogito v1 70B — runs (45.7 GB)
- Cogito v1 14B — runs (10.9 GB)
- Cogito v1 8B — runs (6.7 GB)
- Cogito v1 3B — runs (3.6 GB)
Cogito v1 32B on nearby hardware
- Apple M3 Pro (36 GB) — runs
- Apple M1 Max (64 GB) — runs
All Cogito v1 sizes on the NVIDIA L40S | Cogito v1 32B model page | NVIDIA L40S GPU page | VRAM calculator | Check your hardware