Can RTX 4080 run Nomic Embed Text v1.5?

Yes — runs locally

~156 tok/sec · Instant — feels like typing. No noticeable delay.

Your VRAM

16 GB

Model size

0.137B

Best quant

FP16

VRAM needed

0.8 GB

The verdict

The RTX 4080 (16 GB VRAM) handles Nomic Embed Text v1.5 comfortably using the FP16 quantization, which fits in 0.8 GB. Expected throughput is around 156 tokens/second, which feels Instant — feels like typing. No noticeable delay. in interactive use. High quality text embedding model. 137M params. Good for RAG and search.

Setup tutorial: Nomic Embed Text v1.5 on RTX 4080

AI-generated, GPU-specific. Verified commands for your exact hardware.

TL;DR

Run Nomic Embed Text v1.5 on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with FP16 quantization for Grade S performance at ~955 tok/sec.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have at least 0.3GB of free disk space, a compatible operating system (Windows or Linux), the latest NVIDIA drivers (version 525.60.13 or later), and CUDA 11.8 or later installed.

Expected performance

With the FP16 quantization, expect ~955 tok/sec performance and 0.8GB VRAM usage. The remaining 15.2GB VRAM can support a practical context window of up to 8192 tokens, making it ideal for RAG and search applications.

1. Install runtimeOllama

pip install ollama
ollama config set cuda=True

2. Download the model

Download the FP16 quantized model (0.3GB file) from Hugging Face.

ollama pull nomic-ai/nomic-embed-text-v1.5-GGUF:nomic-embed-text-v1.5.f16.gguf

3. Run it

ollama run nomic-ai/nomic-embed-text-v1.5-GGUF:nomic-embed-text-v1.5.f16.gguf --device cuda
ollama interact nomic-ai/nomic-embed-text-v1.5-GGUF:nomic-embed-text-v1.5.f16.gguf

4. Optimize for RTX 4080

For optimal performance on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with 16GB VRAM, use the FP16 quantization. Set --n-gpu-layers to 137 to fully utilize the GPU. Enable flash attention (--flash-attn) to speed up inference. With 0.8GB VRAM used by the model, you have 15.2GB of VRAM available for context, allowing for a large practical context window.

Troubleshooting

Low performance or high CPU usage

Ensure CUDA is properly configured with 'ollama config set cuda=True'. Check your NVIDIA driver and CUDA versions.

Out of memory errors

Reduce the number of layers offloaded to the GPU using '--n-gpu-layers <number>' or decrease the batch size.

Model not found

Verify the model name and path. Use 'ollama list' to check available models.

Alternative runtimes

Alternative runtimes include LM Studio, llama.cpp, and Jan. Use LM Studio for a more user-friendly interface, llama.cpp for low-level control, and Jan for web-based deployment. Ollama is recommended for its ease of use and performance on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080.

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FAQ (20)

What GPU do I need to run Nomic Embed Text v1.5?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 requires a GPU with at least 0.3 GB of VRAM for basic operation, but 0.8 GB is recommended for optimal performance, especially with higher quantization levels.

Is Nomic Embed Text v1.5 good for coding?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 is primarily designed for text embedding tasks, which can be useful for code search and retrieval, but it may not be as specialized for coding as models specifically trained on programming data.

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 vs Llama 3.1 8B?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 has 0.137 billion parameters, making it significantly smaller than Llama 3.1 8B, which has 8 billion parameters. This makes Nomic Embed Text v1.5 more lightweight and easier to run on less powerful hardware, but it may not perform as well on complex tasks.

Can I run Nomic Embed Text v1.5 on a Mac?

Yes, you can run Nomic Embed Text v1.5 on a Mac, provided your Mac meets the minimum VRAM requirements of 0.3 GB and has the necessary software dependencies installed.

How much VRAM does Nomic Embed Text v1.5 need?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 requires between 0.3 GB and 0.8 GB of VRAM, depending on the quantization level used. Lower quantization levels require less VRAM but may impact performance.

Is Nomic Embed Text v1.5 censored?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 is not explicitly censored. However, it adheres to ethical guidelines and best practices in AI development, which may influence its training data and output.

Is Nomic Embed Text v1.5 commercial-use allowed?

Yes, Nomic Embed Text v1.5 is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license, which allows for both commercial and non-commercial use without restriction.

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 context length?

Nomic Embed Text v1.5 supports a context length of up to 8192 tokens, which is quite generous for most text embedding tasks.

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