Hardware GuideDeepSeek
The Best GPUs for Running DeepSeek R1 8B
7GB VRAM Recommended
Recommended VRAM Configurations
👑 #1 Top Recommendation
VRAM:12GB GDDR6
TDP:170W
Entry Level12GB
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Estimated Price
$249.99
Last Update: 2026-05-04
VRAM:12GB GDDR6X
TDP:220W
Entry Level12GB
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Estimated Price
$609.99
Last Update: 2026-05-04
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