Can I Run DeepSeek V3.2 on NVIDIA L40S?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 10, 2026
No — the DeepSeek V3.2 family does not fit in the NVIDIA L40S's 48 GB VRAM.
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NVIDIA L40S Specs
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s |
Why It Does Not Fit
Every DeepSeek V3.2 variant requires more VRAM than the NVIDIA L40S provides (48 GB).
Nearest GPU That Fits
Apple M2 Max (96 GB VRAM).
Apple Mac Studio M2 Max
Launch MSRP: $3,499
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FAQ
Can I run DeepSeek V3.2 on the NVIDIA L40S?
No — the DeepSeek V3.2 family does not fit in the NVIDIA L40S's 48 GB VRAM.
What GPU should I get instead to run DeepSeek V3.2?
The Apple M2 Max (96 GB VRAM) is the cheapest upgrade that fits it.
DeepSeek V3.2 on Other GPUs
Popular Models on the NVIDIA L40S
VRAM Tier
Troubleshooting
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