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Nous Hermes 1.0
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Jun 2023Released16K tokensContextNous ResearchLicense50 GoodQuality
Nous Hermes 1.0 (9B parameters) requires approximately 19.5 GB of VRAM with Q4_K_M quantization. For the best balance of quality and speed, we recommend hardware with at least 23 GB of VRAM.
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Parameters9B
Architecturedense
Context16K tokens
Modalitytext
Min RAM3.5 GB
Rec. RAM5.5 GB (Q4_K_M)
LicenseNous Research
FamilyNous Hermes
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VRAM estimates by quant level
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| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 3.5 GB | Low | — |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 4.4 GB | Low | — |
NVFP4 | 4 | 5.0 GB | Medium | — |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 5.5 GB | Medium | — |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 6.5 GB | High | — |
Q6_K | 6 | 7.4 GB | High | — |
Q8_0 | 8 | 9.6 GB | Very High | — |
F16 | 16 | 18.5 GB | Maximum | — |
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Memory breakdown
Reference: RTX 2060 6GB
Weights5.5 GB
KV Cache12.2 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom0.6 GB
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Nous Hermes 1.0
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