
LM Studio VRAM Requirements for Local LLMs
Running large language models (LLMs) locally has become more accessible with user-friendly tools like LM Studio, but VRAM (video RAM) remains the primary hardware bottleneck for anyone aiming for smooth, fast AI inference. This guide details exactly how much VRAM you need for running models in LM Studio, how configuration and quantization affect memory requirements, and what to do if your GPU isn't enough.