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StarCoder2 15B
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StarCoder2 15B (15B parameters) requires approximately 12.7 GB of VRAM with Q4_K_M quantization. For the best balance of quality and speed, we recommend hardware with at least 15 GB of VRAM.
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Parameters15B
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Context0K tokens
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Min RAM5.9 GB
Rec. RAM9.2 GB (Q4_K_M)
LicenseUnknown
FamilyStarcoder
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| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 5.9 GB | Low | — |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 7.4 GB | Low | — |
NVFP4 | 4 | 8.4 GB | Medium | — |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 9.2 GB | Medium | — |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 10.8 GB | High | — |
Q6_K | 6 | 12.3 GB | High | — |
Q8_0 | 8 | 16.1 GB | Very High | — |
F16 | 16 | 30.7 GB | Maximum | — |
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Memory breakdown
Reference: RTX 2060 6GB
Weights9.2 GB
KV Cache1.8 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom0.6 GB
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FAQ — StarCoder2 15B
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