Nova AI
Nova Premier (80B)
Latest Nova high-end model for complex reasoning tasks
Model Summary
Family
Nova
Version
2.0
Parameters
80B (est.)
Parameter counts for closed models are estimates; vendors rarely publish exact sizes.
VRAM Requirements by Quantization
Memory needed to serve Nova Premier (80B) for inference, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
| Precision | VRAM needed | Smallest single GPU that fits |
|---|---|---|
| INT4 (4-bit) | 44.70 GB | NVIDIA L40S (48 GB) |
| INT8 (8-bit) | 89.41 GB | NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (96 GB) |
| FP16 (16-bit) | 178.81 GB | NVIDIA B200 SXM (192 GB) |
| FP32 (32-bit) | 357.63 GB | Multi-GPU required |
Recommended GPU Configurations
Cheapest on-demand configurations to serve Nova Premier (80B) at 8-bit (89 GB VRAM).
1x AMD Instinct MI250X
128 GB total VRAM · CDNA 2
~$2.50/h
6x NVIDIA T4
96 GB total VRAM · Turing
~$3.00/h
6x NVIDIA P100 SXM2
96 GB total VRAM · Pascal
~$3.60/h
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Access Pre-filled CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do you need to run Nova Premier (80B)?
With an estimated 80B parameters, Nova Premier (80B) needs roughly 89 GB of VRAM in 8-bit (INT8), 45 GB in 4-bit, and 179 GB in FP16, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
Which GPUs can run Nova Premier (80B)?
At 8-bit quantization, the most cost-effective option is 1x AMD Instinct MI250X (128 GB combined VRAM, around $2.50/hour on-demand). Higher-end cards like the NVIDIA B200 or AMD MI355X reduce the GPU count needed.
Can Nova Premier (80B) run on a single GPU?
Yes. In 8-bit, a single NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (96 GB) fits the model.
How much does it cost to serve Nova Premier (80B) in the cloud?
Renting 1x Instinct MI250X costs on the order of $2.50/hour, i.e. about $1,825/month running 24/7. Actual prices vary by provider and commitment; spot and reserved capacity can be significantly cheaper.
Deploy on a GPU cloud
Rent 1x Instinct MI250X by the hour instead of buying hardware.
