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AMD R9700 GPU runs local LLMs like Qwen3.6:35b surprisingly fast

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A user shared their experience running local AI models on a new setup featuring an AMD R9700 GPU with 32 GB of VRAM. They successfully operated models such as Qwen3.6:35b using Ollama and Openwebui, noting the surprising speed of the system. However, they also pointed out that the blower fan on the GPU was excessively loud. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates feasibility of running large local models on consumer-grade hardware, potentially lowering barriers to entry for AI experimentation.

RANK_REASON User report on running OSS models locally on consumer hardware.

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AMD R9700 GPU runs local LLMs like Qwen3.6:35b surprisingly fast

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · hunor ·

    Finally I had time to experiment with my new setup and using the AMD R9700. 32 GB vRAM is enough to run local models like Qwen3.6:35b Ollama, Openwebui and Open

    Finally I had time to experiment with my new setup and using the AMD R9700. 32 GB vRAM is enough to run local models like Qwen3.6:35b Ollama, Openwebui and OpenCode currently. It was surprisingly fast, but the blower fan is tooooo loud 💨 # llm # ai # localai # homelab

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