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GPU × local model compatibility

Can RTX 3090 24GB run Qwen 3 30B A3B?

Yes — with limited memory headroom.

The RTX 3090 remains relevant for local AI because its 24GB VRAM can hold Qwen 3 30B A3B at 4-bit.

21.49GBVRAM required
24.00GBAvailable memory
2.51GBMemory headroom
Q4_K_MRecommended quantization
8KContext
Try these alternatives:Qwen 3 14BQwen 3 8BQwen 3 4B

A lighter Q3_K_M / 8K configuration also fits.

Calculated estimate, not a measured benchmark.

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GPU and model details

RTX 3090 24GB GPU details

Qwen 3 30B A3B model details