Can RTX 4070 Ti run Phi-3.5 Vision?

Yes — runs locally

~94 tok/sec · Instant — feels like typing. No noticeable delay.

Your VRAM

12 GB

Model size

4.2B

Best quant

Q4_K_M

VRAM needed

3.2 GB

The verdict

The RTX 4070 Ti (12 GB VRAM) handles Phi-3.5 Vision comfortably using the Q4_K_M quantization, which fits in 3.2 GB. Expected throughput is around 94 tokens/second, which feels Instant — feels like typing. No noticeable delay. in interactive use. Vision-language model from Microsoft. Can understand images and documents.

How to run it

1. Install Ollama or LM Studio.
2. Pull the Q4_K_M GGUF — best balance of quality and speed on 12 GB.
3. Start chatting. Expect ~94 tok/sec on first-token, faster after warmup.

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FAQ (20)

What GPU do I need to run Phi-3.5 Vision?

To run Phi-3.5 Vision, you need a GPU with at least 3.2 GB of VRAM. Higher VRAM will improve performance, especially for larger tasks.

Is Phi-3.5 Vision good for coding?

Phi-3.5 Vision is primarily designed for vision and language tasks, such as understanding images and documents. It may not be as optimized for coding-specific tasks compared to models like Codex or CodeLlama.

Phi-3.5 Vision vs Llama 3.1 8B?

Phi-3.5 Vision has 4.2 billion parameters and is specialized for vision-language tasks, while Llama 3.1 8B is a text-only model with 8 billion parameters, making it more versatile for text generation but less suited for image understanding.

Can I run Phi-3.5 Vision on a Mac?

Yes, you can run Phi-3.5 Vision on a Mac, but ensure your Mac has a compatible GPU with at least 3.2 GB of VRAM. Apple Silicon GPUs may require additional drivers or software.

How much VRAM does Phi-3.5 Vision need?

Phi-3.5 Vision requires 3.2 GB of VRAM, which is consistent across different quantization levels. More VRAM can help with larger batch sizes and more complex tasks.

Is Phi-3.5 Vision censored?

Phi-3.5 Vision is not inherently censored, but it adheres to ethical guidelines and may have filters to prevent harmful content. Users can configure additional safety measures as needed.

Is Phi-3.5 Vision commercial-use allowed?

Yes, Phi-3.5 Vision is licensed under the MIT License, which allows for commercial use. However, always review the specific terms of the license to ensure compliance.

Phi-3.5 Vision context length?

Phi-3.5 Vision has a context length of 131,072 tokens, allowing it to process very long sequences of text and images effectively.

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