The GPU index
for local inference
Community-sourced benchmarks across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and Apple Silicon. Find the cheapest hardware that fits the model you actually want to run.
The shortlist
RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 5090
GeForce RTX 3090
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Pick a model.
See what runs it.
Hardware is wasted if it can't load the weights you care about. Start with the model — we'll tell you the cheapest GPU that fits.
From the lab
Best GPUs for Running AI Models Locally in 2026: Ranked by tok/s per Dollar
Benchmarks show 7 GPUs from $749 to $9,499 on Llama 8B Q4 with llama.cpp. The RTX 3090 at $749 used delivers the best value. The RTX 5090 at $1,999 is the best overall. Here is every data point.
Best Budget GPU for AI Under $1,000 in 2026: Every Option Ranked
We ranked every GPU under $1,000 for local AI inference. The used RTX 3090 at $749 wins on VRAM. The RTX 5070 Ti at $749 wins on tok/s. Here is the full breakdown with benchmarks.
AMD vs NVIDIA for Local AI Inference in 2026: ROCm Has Finally Caught Up
ROCm 7.2 changed the game. The AMD RX 7900 XTX with 24GB at $849 now runs Ollama, llama.cpp, and vLLM out of the box. We compare the full AMD vs NVIDIA stack for local inference — hardware, software, and real-world experience.