Starcoder2 3B vs Starcoder2 7B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Starcoder2 3B | Starcoder2 7B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 3.0B | 7.2B |
| Context | 16K | 16K |
| Architecture | Starcoder2ForCausalLM | Starcoder2ForCausalLM |
| License | bigcode-openrail-m | bigcode-openrail-m |
| Downloads | 130.9K | 19.8K |
| Released | — | Jun 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Starcoder2 3B vs Starcoder2 7B
| Quantization | Bits | Starcoder2 3B VRAM | Starcoder2 7B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 1.6 GB | 3.5 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 1.8 GB | 3.9 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 1.7 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 1.9 GB | 4.0 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 2.2 GB | 4.7 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 2.5 GB | 5.5 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 2.9 GB | 6.3 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 3.4 GB | 7.6 GB |
Verdict
Starcoder2 3B needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (2.2 GB vs 4.7 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Starcoder2 3B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Starcoder2 3B or Starcoder2 7B?
At Q4_K_M, Starcoder2 3B needs 2.2 GB and Starcoder2 7B needs 4.7 GB, so Starcoder2 3B is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, Starcoder2 3B or Starcoder2 7B?
Starcoder2 3B supports 16,384 tokens and Starcoder2 7B supports 16,384 tokens.
- What is the difference between Starcoder2 3B and Starcoder2 7B?
Starcoder2 3B is a 3.0B 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.