Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB) for local AI.
With 32 GB it runs Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB). 75 models fit.
Memory32 GB
vram
Bandwidth640 GB/s
Higher means faster answers.
PriceFrom about $1,600
As of 2026-10-15. Check before buying.
By memory option.
| Memory | Usable | Models that fit | Best three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | 31 GB | 75 | Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB) |
Published speeds.
Measured by others, with sources. Not our tests.
No published speed found yet.
Short answers.
- What is the best local LLM for the Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB)?
- With 32 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 75 of 124 models fit.
- How much does the Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB) cost?
- From about $1,600 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.
Specs from Wikipedia – List of AMD GPUs (spec tables) (2026-10-15). Prices are approximate and dated; 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage.
# Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB) for local AI URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/radeon-ai-pro-r9700 Type: AMD graphics card. Chip: Navi 48. Memory: vram, options 32 GB. Bandwidth: 640 GB/s. Spec source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_graphics_processing_units (2026-10-15). Price: from about $1,600 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current. ## Which models fit | memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 | |---|---|---|---| | 32 | 31 | 75 | Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB) | ## Published speeds None found yet. Notes: Cheapest new 32GB card. MSRP $1,299 per search summary of AMD; verify. ## Questions **What is the best local LLM for the Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB)?** With 32 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 75 of 124 models fit. **How much does the Radeon AI PRO R9700 (32GB) cost?** From about $1,600 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.