Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 run Wan 2.1 Video?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM. Here's exactly whichquantization (FP16, FP8, GGUF)of Wan 2.1 Video fits and how smoothly it runs.
Runs with trade-offs
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run Wan 2.1 Video, but you'll need to use the Q4_K_M GGUF variant (~8.5GB) and may need to offload parts of the model.
8.5GB
smallest fit on this GPU
Run it locally
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) · ~$649 is a solid fit for Wan 2.1 Video.
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Wan 2.1 Video variants on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
| Variant | Precision | Size | Total VRAM needed | Headroom | Fits? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M GGUF | GGUF Q4_K_M | 8.5GB | 10.5GB | -0.5GB | ⚠ Tight | Download ↗ |
| FP8 (Recommended)REC | FP8 | 13.1GB | 15.1GB | -5.1GB | ✗ OOM | Download ↗ |
| BF16 (Standard) | BF16 | 26.2GB | 28.2GB | -18.2GB | ✗ OOM | Download ↗ |
"Total VRAM needed" = variant size + 2.0GB estimated text-encoder/VAE overhead. Headroom = GPU VRAM (10GB) − total needed. Green ≥ 1.5GB headroom; Red ≤ −2GB (will OOM).
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at a glance
VRAM
10GB
Est. price
$649
Best for
26.2GB Wan 2.1 Video and lighter
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