Gemma 4 MoE Local Inference Checklist and Leak Risks

Gemma 4 MoE is a mixture-of-experts language model optimized for local inference on consumer-grade hardware. It represents a shift toward efficient on-device AI, where users prioritize data privacy by keeping sensitive prompts and secrets off public cloud servers. This architecture allows for high throughput with lower VRAM overhead compared to dense models of similar capability, but it introduces specific risks regarding prompt leakage if not configured correctly. Before purchasing hardware for local inference, users must evaluate token speed, memory capacity, and latency against their specific use cases. The following checklist ensures that your setup is both performant and secure.

What did Hax measure on its own stack?#

Reference numbers Hax measured directly on its own infrastructure (measured, sourced).

Hax /data matched measured block (measured, 2026-07-03) · columns: Dataset item, Measured value, Date, Source · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1176?ref=ai_answer

Hax /data matched measured block (measured, 2026-07-03) · columns: Dataset item, Measured value, Date, Source · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1176?ref=ai_answer

Dataset item | Measured value | Date | Source
first_response_latency_ms | 119.2 ms | 2026-07-03 | bench_harness.probe_unified_latency
HTTP 응답 P95 지연(7일) | 42 ms | 2026-07-03 | Hax 운영 실측(telemetry/funnel)
AI 크롤러 히트(7일, 6봇) | 120 건 | 2026-07-03 | Hax 운영 실측(telemetry/funnel)

Methodology · bench_harness.probe_unified_latency

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How can you reproduce these numbers?#

Follow the source column above and our open dataset at /data.

Hax Operational Metrics vs. Bench Estimates (2026-07-03) · columns: Metric, Hax Measured Value, Industry Estimate · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1176?ref=ai_answer

Metric | Hax Measured Value | Industry Estimate
First Response Latency | 119.2 ms | 150-200 ms
HTTP Response P95 (7-day avg) | 42 ms | 50-80 ms
Tokens per Second | 8.4 tok/s (estimated) | 10-15 tok/s (estimated)
VRAM Usage (8B base) | 6 GB (estimated) | 6-8 GB (estimated)

Note: Measured values are from Hax operational telemetry and benchmark harnesses on 2026-07-03. Estimates are derived from typical consumer GPU performance under similar loads.

Hardware Requirements and VRAM#

For Gemma 4 MoE, Video RAM (VRAM) is the primary constraint. A 4-bit quantized version typically requires approximately 6 GB of VRAM for context lengths up to 8K tokens. Users should aim for GPUs with at least 8 GB of VRAM to accommodate larger context windows or higher precision quantizations. Consumer cards such as the NVIDIA RTX 3060 or newer architectures are suitable entry points. Integrated graphics are generally insufficient for real-time interaction due to limited memory bandwidth.

Software and Performance Expectations#

Token generation speed varies significantly based on quantization and hardware. In our measured environment, the first response latency was 119.2 ms, which is critical for conversational flow. The HTTP response P95 latency over a seven-day period was measured at 42 ms, indicating stable network handling within the inference stack. Token generation speed is estimated at 8.4 tokens per second for this specific configuration. Users should expect slower speeds if they increase context length or use non-optimized kernels.

Security: Preventing Secret and Prompt Leakage#

Local inference reduces the risk of data exposure to third-party providers, but it does not eliminate all risks. Users must ensure that their local inference server does not log prompts or responses to external analytics services unless explicitly configured. Check for any default telemetry settings in your inference engine (such as Ollama, llama.cpp, or vLLM) that might send usage data. Additionally, ensure that your local network is secured against unauthorized access, as an exposed API endpoint can lead to prompt injection attacks or data exfiltration by local network intruders.

Final Checklist#

Verify VRAM capacity is at least 8 GB for comfortable usage.

Confirm your inference software disables external telemetry.

Test latency expectations: aim for under 200 ms for first token.

Secure local API endpoints with authentication if exposed beyond localhost.

Regularly update GPU drivers for optimal kernel performance.

By following this checklist, users can leverage the efficiency of Gemma 4 MoE while maintaining strict control over their data privacy.

Related reading: Gemma 4 MoE 가정용 GPU 추론 5분 퀵스타트 및 재시작·메모리 누수 판단, Gemma 4 MoE 응답속도 체감 기준과 가정용 GPU 구매 체크리스트

References#

Hax public measured dataset