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Can I run Whisper Base on NVIDIA RTX 3080 12GB?

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Yes, you can run this model!

GPU VRAM

12.0GB

Required

0.2GB

Headroom

+11.8GB

VRAM Usage

0GB 2% used 12.0GB

Performance Estimate

Tokens/sec ~90.0

Batch size 32

info Technical Analysis

NVIDIA RTX 3080 12GB provides excellent compatibility with Whisper Base. With 12.0GB of VRAM and only 0.2GB required, you have 11.8GB of headroom for comfortable inference. This allows for extended context lengths, batch processing, and smooth operation.

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You can run Whisper Base on NVIDIA RTX 3080 12GB without any compromises. Consider using full context length and larger batch sizes for optimal throughput.

tune Recommended Settings

Batch_Size

Context_Length

448

Inference_Framework

llama.cpp or vLLM

help Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Whisper Base on NVIDIA RTX 3080 12GB? expand_more

NVIDIA RTX 3080 12GB has 12.0GB VRAM, which provides 11.8GB of headroom beyond the 0.2GB required by Whisper Base (0.07B). This is plenty of room for comfortable inference with room for KV cache, batching, and extended context lengths.

How much VRAM does Whisper Base need? expand_more

Whisper Base requires approximately 0.2GB of VRAM.

What performance can I expect? expand_more

Estimated 90 tokens per second.