Can I Run InternLM 3 8B Instruct on Intel Arc B580?

Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated August 15, 2026

Yes. InternLM 3 8B Instruct needs 5.3 GB at Q4_K_M and the Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB, leaving about 6.7 GB of headroom, at roughly 41 tok/s (estimated) with room for up to 64K of context.

The numbers

ModelInternLM 3 8B Instruct
Parameters8B
QuantizationQ4_K_M
VRAM needed5.3 GB
Intel Arc B580 VRAM12 GB
VerdictRuns
Max context64K
Estimated speed~41 tok/s

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.

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Running InternLM 3 8B Instruct on this card:

Intel Arc B580 12GB
12 GB VRAM · 190 W board power
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Other InternLM 3 sizes on the Intel Arc B580

InternLM 3 8B Instruct on nearby hardware

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