Can I run this LLM?
Can a Desktop CPU, DDR5 dual-channel (32GB) run Kimi Linear 48B-A3B (MoE)?
Kimi · MIT · estimated for a 32.0 GB machine at 4K context.
Yes — it runs great.
Runs greatBest fit: Kimi Linear 48B-A3B (MoE) at Q2_K · 17.5 GB weights · 20–31 tok/s on a Desktop CPU, DDR5 dual-channel (32GB).
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Snapshot published 2026-10-08 · snapshot imported 2026-10-11 UTC · validated last-good data · manual refresh
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- Total memory at 4K context
- 18.4 GB
- Weights + KV cache + runtime overhead
- Estimated generation
- 20–31 tok/s
- Estimated first token
- ~36s
Every quantization on this machine
On small screens, each quant lists every metric below its name. On wider screens, scroll sideways for total memory, speed and fit. Keyboard: focus the table, then use the arrow keys. Quant names stay visible.
| Quant | Weights | Total memory | Speed | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 17.5 GB | 18.4 GB | 20–31 tok/s | Runs great |
| Q3_K_M | 22.7 GB | 23.5 GB | 17–26 tok/s | Tight / slow |
| Q4_K_M | 30.1 GB | 30.9 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
| Q5_K_M | 35.1 GB | 35.9 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
| Q6_K | 40.5 GB | 41.3 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
| Q8_0 | 52.3 GB | 53.1 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
| FP16 | 98.3 GB | 99.1 GB | — not resident | Won't fit |
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