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When an 8B model actually runs, VRAM usage often reaches 17GB or even more, because in addition to parameters there are inference framework overhead and KV cache costs.
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10/18/2026
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Valid until: 1/16/2027
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Why Your Computer Can't Run AI Models: Video Memory Is the Real Barrier
youtubeTech With Tim10/18/2026
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