Can I Run OLMo 2 on Intel Arc B570?
Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 12, 2026
Yes, but it's tight — OLMo 2 7B Instruct at Q4_K_M needs 9.5 GB at 8K context (4.4 GB weights + 5.1 GB KV cache/overhead), leaving ~0.5 GB of the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB, at ~31 tok/s (est.), with room for up to 4K context.
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Intel Arc B570 Specs
| VRAM | 10 GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 380 GB/s |
OLMo 2 7B Instruct on the Intel Arc B570: VRAM by quantization
| Quant | VRAM needed | Fits 10 GB? | Max context | Whole PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F16 | 19.7 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q8_0 | 12.9 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q6_K | 11.1 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q5_K_M | 10.3 GB | ✗ No | — | — |
| Q4_K_M | 9.5 GB | ✓ Yes | 4K | — |
| Q3_K_M | 8.2 GB | ✓ Yes | 4K | — |
| Q2_K | 7.5 GB | ✓ Yes | 4K | — |
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 10 GB. Figures are estimates from parameter count, quantization and memory bandwidth — the analyzer lets you tune KV-cache quant and context.
No compatible GPU? OLMo 2 7B Instruct on 16 GB of system RAM, CPU only: runs.
OLMo 2 Sizes That Fit the Intel Arc B570 (at 8K context)
| OLMo 2 7B Instruct | Q4_K_M · 9.5 GB at 8K context · ~31 tok/s (est.) |
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FAQ
Is the Intel Arc B570 enough to run OLMo 2 locally?
Yes, but it's tight — OLMo 2 7B Instruct at Q4_K_M needs 9.5 GB at 8K context (4.4 GB weights + 5.1 GB KV cache/overhead), leaving ~0.5 GB of the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB, at ~31 tok/s (est.), with room for up to 4K context.
What's the best OLMo 2 size for the Intel Arc B570?
OLMo 2 7B Instruct at Q4_K_M quantization needs 9.5 GB at 8K context (4.4 GB weights + 5.1 GB KV cache/overhead), estimated ~31 tokens/sec, up to 4K context.
Every OLMo 2 size on the Intel Arc B570
| Size | VRAM at 8K | Verdict | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLMo 2 13B Instruct | 15.8 GB | Does not fit | — |
| OLMo 2 7B Instruct | 9.5 GB | Runs | ~31 tok/s |
OLMo 2 on Other GPUs
- OLMo 2 on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB)
- OLMo 2 on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
- OLMo 2 on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Popular Models on the Intel Arc B570
VRAM Tier
Troubleshooting
- Ollama: "model requires more system memory than is available"
- Which GGUF quant should I download? (Q4 vs Q5 vs Q8)
Buying Guide
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