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The best open LLMs you can run on 16 GB of VRAM

Open LLMs calculated to need no more than 16 GB of VRAM at the stated default quant and context — the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, 4070 Ti Super, or 16 GB Mac tier. Ranked by popularity within that calculated fit set. Verify the selected build, available memory, and context on your exact machine.

How this is ranked: Transparent calculated filter: 'best' = 'estimated to fit a 16 GB budget at the stated quant and context.' Ordering is by popularity/recognition, not a subjective quality verdict; runner overhead can change actual memory use.

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