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⇱ StarCoder2 7B VRAM Requirements — GPU Compatibility


Second-state

StarCoder2 7B

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StarCoder2 7B (7B parameters) requires approximately 6.6 GB of VRAM with Q4_K_M quantization. For the best balance of quality and speed, we recommend hardware with at least 8 GB of VRAM.

Quick specs

Parameters7B
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Context0K tokens
Modalitytext
Min RAM2.7 GB
Rec. RAM4.3 GB (Q4_K_M)
LicenseUnknown
FamilyStarcoder
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Quantization options

VRAM estimates by quant level

No hardware detected — fit column shows raw VRAM estimates

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
2.7 GB
Low
Q3_K_S
3
3.4 GB
Low
NVFP4
4
3.9 GB
Medium
Q4_K_M
4
4.3 GB
Medium
Q5_K_M
5
5.0 GB
High
Q6_K
6
5.7 GB
High
Q8_0
8
7.5 GB
Very High
F16
16
14.3 GB
Maximum

Hardware compatibility

Fit estimates across all hardware

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Memory breakdown

Reference: RTX 2060 6GB

Weights4.3 GB
KV Cache0.8 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom0.6 GB

Frequently asked questions

FAQ — StarCoder2 7B

See also

Quantization GuideScoring MethodologyVRAM Calculator