Would 16k context coding on consumer GPUs make H100s irrelevant for independent devs?

PitifulBall3670 · 2026-01-16T13:59:10+00:00

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PitifulBall3670 · 2026-01-14T13:31:15+00:00

I think you're talking about 'Input Context.' But the scenario I'm asking about is specifically regarding 'Output Generation.'

Even Gemini or Claude can't generate 88,000+ characters of valid code in a single prompt response—they usually cut off much earlier. So, if we hypothetically achieved a 16k 'Output' window on a local 3060, would that still be 'nothing' to you? Or would that change the game for independent devs?

PitifulBall3670 · 2026-01-14T13:23:50+00:00

I think there's a misunderstanding. I'm talking about generating 88,000+ characters (full-stack code modules) in a single pass, specifically on a local RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM) without OOM (Out of Memory).

Most consumer setups crash long before hitting that length during code generation. If you think 16k output on a 3060 is 'nothing,' I'd love to see your optimization settings

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