9.4 tok/s separates this run from #5 globally.
What limits this computer first.
See the main constraint, the evidence behind it, and why the recommendation focuses there.
For the model tested here, memory and speed are well balanced. An upgrade only makes sense if you want to run larger models or get answers faster.
For this test, there is no single weak point dominating the result.
The current computer is well balanced for the tasks it can run today.
The next step is about chasing a more ambitious target, not repairing a problem in the current build.
An upgrade is optional rather than urgent. Change hardware only if you want to run larger models or get answers faster.


