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Best Local AI Models for Your GPU: What Actually Runs at Every VRAM Tier

VRAM sets the ceiling. Architecture determines the speed. This guide maps specific Ollama model recommendations to every GPU tier from 6GB to 24GB, with honest caveats about older cards that most guides skip entirely.

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Best Local AI Models for Your GPU: What Actually Runs at Every VRAM Tier