Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 VRAM Requirement and Ollama Model Size
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 needs 30GB minimum VRAM, 42GB optimal VRAM, and 64GB+ system RAM for a safer Ollama run. Auto-discovered from local Ollama inventory.. Caveat: Auto-generated family metadata; review for taxonomy accuracy..
Hardware Snapshot
| Family | Nemotron 3 Nano |
|---|---|
| Scenario | chat |
| License scope | open-source |
| Quantization | FP16 |
| VRAM minimum | 30GB |
| VRAM optimal | 42GB |
| Best local GPU | RTX 6000 Ada 48GB |
| Cloud fallback | A100 80GB |
| Updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Data status | Verified by Real Hardware |
| Ollama source | Library reference (verified: 2026-02-24) |
| Ollama tag | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
| Category | chat |
Benchmark Anchors
| Hardware | Expected tok/s |
|---|---|
| RTX 3090 24GB | 6.1 |
| RTX 4090 24GB | 8.2 |
| A100 80GB | 14.6 |
Quick Answers
- How much VRAM does Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 need?
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 needs about 30GB minimum VRAM and 42GB optimal VRAM for a safer local run target.
- Can Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 run on an RTX 3090 24GB?
- Not as a comfortable local target. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 needs about 30GB minimum and 42GB optimal VRAM, so cloud or larger local GPUs are safer.
- What is the Ollama command for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16?
- Use ollama run nemotron-3-nano:30b. Check the Ollama tag nemotron-3-nano:30b before running.
- What is the approximate Ollama model size for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16?
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 uses the nemotron-3-nano:30b Ollama tag. Treat the FP16 30 profile as smaller than the runtime VRAM budget; use 30GB minimum VRAM and 42GB optimal VRAM as the safer sizing numbers.
- How much system RAM does Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 need in Ollama?
- Plan for at least 64GB system RAM alongside 30GB minimum VRAM and 42GB optimal VRAM. More RAM helps if layers spill to CPU or if you run multiple models.
- What is the RAM vs VRAM requirement for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16?
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 should be sized by GPU VRAM first: 30GB minimum and 42GB optimal. System RAM should be at least 64GB so Ollama has room for CPU-side layers, context, and the surrounding app process.
- What is Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 VRAM usage on an RTX 3090?
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 is not recommended for an RTX 3090 24GB target. The page estimates 30GB minimum and 42GB optimal VRAM, with spill risk marked as high without a larger GPU or cloud.
- Which LocalVRAM profiles share the nemotron-3-nano:30b Ollama tag?
- LocalVRAM tracks these profiles for the same Ollama tag or model family: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 (FP16, 30GB min/42GB optimal); Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q4 (Q4, 20GB min/24GB optimal); Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q5 (Q5, 24GB min/26GB optimal); Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q8 (Q8, 24GB min/34GB optimal). Use the table on this page to compare quantization and VRAM targets before choosing a run command.
- Is Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 benchmark data measured or estimated?
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 has a verified RTX 3090 result of 57.048 tokens/s from LocalVRAM benchmark data.
Ollama Model Size and RAM Notes
| Ollama tag | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
|---|---|
| Run command | ollama run nemotron-3-nano:30b |
| Model size guidance | FP16 quantization, 30 profile; size runtime by VRAM, not download size alone |
| Runtime VRAM target | 30GB minimum, 42GB optimal |
| System RAM planning | 64GB or more when running this tag locally with Ollama |
Download size alone is not a safe runtime budget. Runtime memory also includes KV cache, context length, and GPU layer placement.
Ollama RAM vs VRAM Requirements
| GPU VRAM usage estimate | 30GB minimum / 42GB optimal |
|---|---|
| System RAM requirement | 64GB or more for Ollama runtime headroom |
| RTX 3090 24GB fit | Not recommended |
| CPU spill risk | High without larger GPU or cloud |
| Context warning | Longer context increases KV cache memory, so real VRAM usage can exceed short-prompt estimates. |
For Ollama, VRAM is the first fit check. System RAM matters when layers spill to CPU, when context grows, or when the local app stack runs beside the model.
Available Tag Variants and VRAM Targets
| Profile | Quantization | VRAM target | Ollama tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16 | FP16 | 30GB min / 42GB optimal | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
| Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q4 | Q4 | 20GB min / 24GB optimal | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
| Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q5 | Q5 | 24GB min / 26GB optimal | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
| Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q8 | Q8 | 24GB min / 34GB optimal | nemotron-3-nano:30b |
Ollama library tags often group multiple quantization choices under one model family. LocalVRAM separates them into VRAM profiles so you can pick the right local target.
Real Hardware Benchmark (RTX 3090)
| Tokens/s | 57.048 |
|---|---|
| Latency | 2468 ms |
| Prompt tokens | 37 |
| Eval tokens | 96 |
| Test time | 2026-04-01T11:53:50Z |
| GPU model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 |
Verified by real hardware.
Performance Curve
Reference anchors are baseline estimates. Measured RTX 3090 data is overlaid when available.
Best Hardware for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B FP16
- Local run: RTX 3090 (24GB) (Check latest deal) for around 57.048 tok/s on this profile.
- Cloud run: RunPod A100 80GB , about 0.3x the local 3090 speed anchor.
- Alternative cloud: Vast.ai options for flexible spot pricing.
Local vs Cloud Cost Hint
| Mode | 40h / month | 120h / month |
|---|---|---|
| Local power only (3090 baseline) | $2.24 | $6.72 |
| A100 80GB | $78 | $234 |
Related Model Profiles
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q4 20GB min, 24GB optimal
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q5 24GB min, 26GB optimal
- Nemotron 3 Nano 30B Q8 24GB min, 34GB optimal
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