Local LLM Guide

Best local LLM for 8GB VRAM

The practical target is a 7B-9B model in Q4. It keeps latency usable, leaves memory for context, and works well in Ollama, LM Studio, and llama.cpp.

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Best overall

Qwen3 8B Q4 is the best balanced pick for coding, reasoning, and multilingual chat on 8GB VRAM.

Best easy setup

Llama 3.1 8B Q4 is widely supported, easy to run, and a safer default for low-friction local chat.

Best low-lag option

Gemma or Phi small models are better when your laptop heats up, RAM is limited, or you need fast responses more than max quality.