GPUFits
Can RX 7900 XTX run Mistral Small 3.2 24B?
✅ Comfortable
Mistral Small 3.2 24B @ Q4_K_M · 8K context
Needed
17.5 GB
Usable
24.0 GB
VRAM breakdown
| Weights (Q4_K_M) | 14.7 GB |
| KV cache (8K context) | 1.3 GB |
| Runtime overhead | 1.5 GB |
| Total | 17.5 GB |
Computed at 8K context with fp16 KV cache. Longer contexts need more VRAM — use the VRAM calculator for other settings.
Recommended quantization
Q6_K
Estimated generation speed
~37 tok/s @ Q6_K
Theoretical estimates based on published architecture data and measured GGUF sizes; real-world speed varies ±30%.
Smaller models this GPU runs well
FAQ
- How much VRAM does Mistral Small 3.2 24B need?
- At Q4_K_M with 8K context: 14.7GB weights + 1.3GB KV cache + 1.5GB runtime overhead = 17.5GB total. RX 7900 XTX offers 24.0GB usable VRAM, so the verdict is: Comfortable.
- What is the best quantization for Mistral Small 3.2 24B on RX 7900 XTX?
- Q6_K — the highest tier that still fits within 24.0GB usable VRAM at 8K context. Lower tiers (Q3/Q2) fit too but cost noticeable quality.
- How fast does Mistral Small 3.2 24B run on RX 7900 XTX?
- About 37 tokens/s at Q6_K (theoretical estimate, ±30% in real-world use).
Check another combination in the GPU Checker →
Data verified 2026-08-04