Best machine for Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B
Our pick for running Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B is the GMKtec EVO-X2 64GB / 1TB: $2,200 / €2,000, 94.6 tok/s on Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B, which works out to 43.0 tok/s per $1,000. Runner-up: Framework Desktop 64GB (DIY) at ≈$2,486 / €2,209 and 94.6 tok/s.
Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B is a mid-size coding model that fits in 64GB, so the cheaper 64GB boxes count here.
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| # | Machine | Price | tok/s | per $1k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMKtec EVO-X2 64GB / 1TB Strix Halo · 64GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $2,200 €2,000 | 94.6 | 43.0 |
| 2 | Framework Desktop 64GB (DIY) Strix Halo · 64GB · checked 2026-10-16 | ≈$2,486 €2,209 | 94.6 | 38.1 |
| 3 | Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 64GB / 2TB Strix Halo · 64GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $2,599 ≈€2,310 | 94.6 | 36.4 |
| 4 | Framework Desktop 128GB (DIY) Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $3,449 €3,889 | 94.6 | 27.4 |
| 5 | GMKtec EVO-X2 128GB / 1TB Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $3,500 €3,300 | 94.6 | 27.0 |
| 6 | GMKtec EVO-X2 128GB / 2TB Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $3,650 €3,450 | 94.6 | 25.9 |
| 7 | GMKtec EVO-X3 128GB / 2TB Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $3,800 €3,550 | 94.6 | 24.9 |
| 8 | Minisforum MS-S1 MAX 128GB / 2TB Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $3,879 ≈€3,447 | 94.6 | 24.4 |
| 9 | Beelink GTR9 Pro 128GB / 2TB Strix Halo · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $4,349 ≈€3,865 | 94.6 | 21.8 |
| 10 | NVIDIA DGX Spark DGX Spark / GB10 · 128GB · checked 2026-10-16 | $4,699 ≈€4,176 | 61.1 | 13.0 |
tok/s = generation speed on Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B from public benchmarks. per $1k = tok/s per $1,000 of the US price. ≈ = converted at the ECB rate.
Not ranked: HP Z2 Mini G1a (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395) (no tracked price); MSI EdgeXpert MS-C931 (GB10) (no tracked price); Lenovo ThinkStation PGX (GB10) (no tracked price); Mac Studio M5 Max 40-core GPU (no public result yet); Mac Studio M5 Ultra 64-core GPU (no public result yet); Mac Studio M5 Ultra 80-core GPU (no public result yet); Mac mini M5 Pro 16-core GPU (no public result yet); Mac mini M5 Pro 20-core GPU (no public result yet); MacBook Pro 16" M5 Max 40-core GPU (no public result yet).
How we picked
Ranked by measured tokens per second per $1,000 of the current US price. Speeds are public benchmark results, one per chip, linked on each product page and on Benchmarks; engines and quants differ between sources. Prices checked 2026-10-16 19:02 UTC and refreshed every 6 hours.
FAQ
What hardware runs Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B well?
On value, GMKtec EVO-X2 64GB / 1TB. Any machine in the table runs it.
How much memory does it need?
At least 32GB in our fit rule.
Is this the same as the homepage ranking?
Yes, it's the mid-size table from the homepage with more context.