Tools & Utilities

Free calculators, benchmarks, and planning utilities for architecting your next AI hardware deployment.

Flagship Utility

AI Hardware Calculator

Input your model parameters (Llama-3, Mixtral, etc.) and quantization levels to precisely estimate VRAM requirements, memory bandwidth bottlenecks, and optimal GPU configurations.

Launch Calculator

Tool Articles

VRAM Calculator for Local LLMs: Find Out Exactly What Fits in Your GPU

Enter your GPU and model size — get back whether it fits, which quantization to use, and estimated token speed. No guessing, no spreadsheets.

Best Local LLM Models Ranked: Performance vs Hardware Requirements (2026)

Ranked by capability-per-VRAM-dollar across reasoning, coding, and instruction following. Updated for 2026 with Qwen 3, Gemma 3, Llama 4, and Mistral entries.

Complete Local LLM Glossary: Every Term Explained

Plain-language definitions for every term you'll encounter when setting up and running local LLMs. No jargon, no assumptions — just clear explanations.

GPU Compatibility Matrix for Local LLMs: Every Card vs Every Model Size

Which GPU actually runs which model? This matrix covers 20+ GPUs against 10+ model sizes — VRAM fit, estimated token speed, and whether Q4 or Q8 is viable.

Local LLM Build Cost Estimator

Exact component costs for building a local LLM rig in 2026. Three build tiers — budget, mid-range, and high-end — with part lists and total prices.

Local LLM Power Consumption Cost Guide

How much electricity does running a local LLM actually cost? Real power draw numbers for common GPUs and a calculator to estimate your monthly electricity bill.

VRAM Calculator: How Much Do You Actually Need?

A practical VRAM calculator for local LLM builders. Find out exactly how much GPU memory you need based on the models you want to run and the quantization you plan to use.

GPU Price Tracker: Best Time to Buy GPUs for AI Builds (March 2026)

Current street prices for every GPU worth buying for local LLM work in March 2026. RTX 5090, 4090, 3090, 5070 Ti — where prices stand today vs MSRP and the used market.