DeepSeek v2 Lite vs ESFT Vanilla Lite
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| DeepSeek v2 Lite | ESFT Vanilla Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 15.7B | 15.7B |
| Context | 164K | 4K |
| Architecture | DeepseekV2ForCausalLM | DeepseekV2ForCausalLM |
| License | Other | — |
| Downloads | 226.3K | 151 |
| Released | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: DeepSeek v2 Lite vs ESFT Vanilla Lite
| Quantization | Bits | DeepSeek v2 Lite VRAM | ESFT Vanilla Lite VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 32.2 GB | 32.2 GB |
Verdict
DeepSeek v2 Lite supports a longer context window (164K tokens). DeepSeek v2 Lite is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, DeepSeek v2 Lite or ESFT Vanilla Lite?
At BF16, DeepSeek v2 Lite needs 32.2 GB and ESFT Vanilla Lite needs 32.2 GB, so DeepSeek v2 Lite is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, DeepSeek v2 Lite or ESFT Vanilla Lite?
DeepSeek v2 Lite supports 163,840 tokens and ESFT Vanilla Lite supports 4,096 tokens.
- What is the difference between DeepSeek v2 Lite and ESFT Vanilla Lite?
DeepSeek v2 Lite is a 15.7B model from DeepSeek (DeepSeek V2 family), while ESFT Vanilla Lite is a 15.7B model from DeepSeek. Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.