Accelerating LLMs on Debian 13: Setting up Vulkan for llama.cpp

125 · özkan pakdil · March 22, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the author's experience accelerating large language models (LLMs) on a Debian 13 laptop using the Vulkan backend instead of relying on slow CPU performance. This is particularly relevant for users with older machines lacking NVIDIA GPUs, showcasing the potential of integrated graphics in improving performance.