can it run
No. 16GB of memory can't hold the 22GB working set this model needs. A smaller quant or a bigger machine is required.
weights 17GB + KV cache 1.94GB at 4k context vs ~16GB usable → offload-partial. 18.9 GB vs 16 GB usable — partial CPU offload, expect large speed loss
computed roofline: 644.6 GB/s × 0.55–0.82 efficiency window / 17.0GB (Q4_K_M) — bands, never points.
| model file | 17GB (GGUF Q4_K_M) |
| minimum memory | 22GB working set |
| this machine | 16GB GDDR6 |
| params | 27B |
| license | gemma |
| price | $749 |
easy run: ollama pull gemma3:27b
runs with: ollama · llama.cpp · koboldcpp · lm studio
→ Mac mini M4 (32GB) — cheapest machine that runs it ($999)
→ every model the Radeon RX 9070 XT (16GB) can run — full list
→ Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB) — upgrade path machine
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