Can You Run Local AI Without a Graphics Card?
A beginner-friendly explanation of CPU inference, GPU acceleration and splitting a local model between system RAM and VRAM.
In this video
What you will learn
- A compatible local model can run on a CPU using ordinary system RAM.
- A suitable GPU usually improves response speed, but it is not an absolute requirement.
- Some runtimes can split the workload between GPU VRAM and system RAM.