Run Nemotron 3.5 Lightning locally: hardware requirements
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning by NVIDIA installs on a paired computer through idapt's local engine. RAM decides whether a build fits; a GPU only changes speed. Local runs are not billed.
- Download
- 24 GB
- RAM needed
- 32 GB
- Builds
- 1
Will it run on your machine?
Enter your system RAM to get verdicts. RAM decides whether a build fits; a GPU only changes speed.
Every build
| Build | Quantization | Download | RAM needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30bDefault | full precision | 23.7 GB | 32 GB |
RAM figures are working-set recommendations: when GPU memory is short, the runtime spills to CPU and system memory instead of failing.
Install it
Pair a computer with idapt and install Nemotron 3.5 Lightning from the model page: the local engine bootstraps itself, pulls the build you pick, and streams progress. Or pull it directly:
ollama pull nemotron-3.5-lightning:30bFrequently asked
How much RAM do I need to run Nemotron 3.5 Lightning locally?
The smallest Nemotron 3.5 Lightning build runs with about 32 GB of system RAM; the largest needs 32 GB. RAM is the binding requirement: when GPU memory is short, the runtime spills to CPU and system memory instead of failing.
Which quantization of Nemotron 3.5 Lightning should I pick?
Start with the default 30b build: a 23.7 GB download that wants about 32 GB of RAM. Smaller quantizations shrink the download and memory needs at some cost in output quality; larger ones do the reverse.
Do I need a GPU to run Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
No. A GPU with enough VRAM makes generation faster, but Nemotron 3.5 Lightning runs on CPU and system RAM alone. Whether a build fits is decided by RAM; the GPU only changes speed.
How big is the Nemotron 3.5 Lightning download?
About 23.7 GB for the single available build.
Can idapt install Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for me?
Yes. Pair a computer with idapt and install Nemotron 3.5 Lightning from this page: the local engine bootstraps itself, pulls the build you pick (ollama pull nemotron-3.5-lightning), and streams download progress. Local runs are not billed.
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