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Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) System Requirements

Developed by Ollama Team / LM Studio • Release Year: 2024

Run open-source large language models locally (Llama 3.3 70B, DeepSeek R1, Mistral, Qwen 2.5, Gemma 2, Phi-3) with 100% data privacy.

Hardware Requirements Specification (Verified)

Minimum Requirements Entry
Target: Small 3B - 7B Models (e.g. Llama 3.2 3B, Phi-3 Mini) @ 25+ tokens/sec
OSWindows 10 / 11 64-bit / macOS / Linux
ProcessorIntel Core i5 (8th Gen+) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (AVX2 Support Required)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) / RTX 3050 (8GB) / Apple M1
Memory16 GB RAM
Storage20 GB (SSD Recommended)
DirectXCUDA / ROCm / Vulkan / Metal
Recommended Requirements Sweet Spot
Target: 8B - 14B Models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 2.5 14B, DeepSeek R1 14B) @ 50+ tokens/sec
OSWindows 11 64-bit / macOS 14 Sonoma
ProcessorIntel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Apple M2/M3 Pro
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RTX 3060 12GB / Apple M3 Pro 18GB+
Memory32 GB RAM
Storage50 GB (NVMe SSD)
DirectXCUDA 12 / Metal
Ultra / 4K / Ray Tracing Max
Target: 32B - 70B Heavy Reasoning Models (DeepSeek R1 32B/70B, Llama 3.3 70B)
OSWindows 11 Pro / Linux Ubuntu / macOS (Apple Silicon 64GB-128GB)
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / Apple M3 Max
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB + Dual GPU / Apple M3 Max (128GB Unified Memory)
Memory64 GB RAM
Storage200 GB (Fast NVMe SSD)
DirectXCUDA 12 / FlashAttention / Metal

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What is the minimum RAM required for Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server)?

Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) requires a minimum of 16 GB of RAM to run. For optimal, stutter-free performance during intense gameplay, 32 GB of RAM is recommended.

What CPU is needed to run Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server)?

The minimum processor required for Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) is an Intel Core i5 (8th Gen+) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (AVX2 Support Required). To achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at higher settings, an Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Apple M2/M3 Pro or higher is recommended.

What graphics card (GPU) do I need for Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server)?

The minimum graphics card needed to run Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) / RTX 3050 (8GB) / Apple M1. For smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p or 1440p high settings, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RTX 3060 12GB / Apple M3 Pro 18GB+ is recommended. For 4K resolution and Ray Tracing, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB + Dual GPU / Apple M3 Max (128GB Unified Memory) is recommended.

How much storage space does Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) require?

Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) requires 20 GB (SSD Recommended) of available disk space. Installing the game on a high-speed Solid State Drive (SSD) is strongly recommended for faster loading times and seamless texture streaming.

Can I run Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) on Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Yes, Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) is fully compatible with Windows 10 / 11 64-bit / macOS / Linux (64-bit systems). Older 32-bit operating systems are not supported.

What PC specs do I need to run Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) at 60 FPS?

To play Ollama / LM Studio (Local LLM Server) at a consistent 60+ FPS at 1080p/1440p, your PC should meet or exceed the recommended specs: Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Apple M2/M3 Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB / RTX 3060 12GB / Apple M3 Pro 18GB+, 32 GB RAM, and SSD storage.