Starcoder vs Starcoder2 7B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Starcoder | Starcoder2 7B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 15.8B | 7.2B |
| Context | — | 16K |
| Architecture | — | Starcoder2ForCausalLM |
| License | bigcode-openrail-m | bigcode-openrail-m |
| Downloads | 25.4K | 19.8K |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Jun 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Starcoder vs Starcoder2 7B
| Quantization | Bits | Starcoder VRAM | Starcoder2 7B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | — | 3.5 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | — | 3.9 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | — | 3.6 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | — | 4.0 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | — | 4.7 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | — | 5.5 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | — | 6.3 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | — | 7.6 GB |
Verdict
Starcoder is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Starcoder and Starcoder2 7B?
Starcoder is a 15.8B model from BigCode (StarCoder family), while Starcoder2 7B is a 7.2B model from BigCode (StarCoder family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.