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⇱ Hermes 2 Pro Llama 3 8B VRAM Requirements — GPU Compatibility


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Hermes 2 Pro Llama 3 8B

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Hermes 2 Pro Llama 3 8B (8B parameters) requires approximately 7.6 GB of VRAM with Q4_K_M quantization. For the best balance of quality and speed, we recommend hardware with at least 9 GB of VRAM.

Quick specs

Parameters8B
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Min RAM3.1 GB
Rec. RAM4.9 GB (Q4_K_M)
LicenseUnknown
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Quantization options

VRAM estimates by quant level

No hardware detected — fit column shows raw VRAM estimates

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
3.1 GB
Low
Q3_K_S
3
3.9 GB
Low
NVFP4
4
4.5 GB
Medium
Q4_K_M
4
4.9 GB
Medium
Q5_K_M
5
5.8 GB
High
Q6_K
6
6.6 GB
High
Q8_0
8
8.6 GB
Very High
F16
16
16.4 GB
Maximum

Hardware compatibility

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Memory breakdown

Reference: RTX 2060 6GB

Weights4.9 GB
KV Cache0.9 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom0.6 GB

Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Hermes 2 Pro Llama 3 8B

See also

Quantization GuideScoring MethodologyVRAM Calculator