DeepSeek v2 vs DeepSeek v2 Lite
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| DeepSeek v2 | DeepSeek v2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 235.7B | 15.7B |
| Context | 164K | 164K |
| Architecture | DeepseekV2ForCausalLM | DeepseekV2ForCausalLM |
| License | Other | Other |
| Downloads | 6.1K | 226.3K |
| Released | — | Jun 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: DeepSeek v2 vs DeepSeek v2 Lite
| Quantization | Bits | DeepSeek v2 VRAM | DeepSeek v2 Lite VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 103.0 GB | 7.4 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 117.7 GB | — |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 106.0 GB | 7.6 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 120.7 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 144.3 GB | — |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 170.8 GB | — |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 197.3 GB | 13.7 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 238.6 GB | 16.5 GB |
Verdict
DeepSeek v2 Lite needs less VRAM at IQ2_M (6.0 GB vs 82.4 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. DeepSeek v2 Lite is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, DeepSeek v2 or DeepSeek v2 Lite?
At IQ2_M, DeepSeek v2 needs 82.4 GB and DeepSeek v2 Lite needs 6.0 GB, so DeepSeek v2 Lite is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, DeepSeek v2 or DeepSeek v2 Lite?
DeepSeek v2 supports 163,840 tokens and DeepSeek v2 Lite supports 163,840 tokens.
- What is the difference between DeepSeek v2 and DeepSeek v2 Lite?
DeepSeek v2 is a 235.7B model from DeepSeek (DeepSeek V2 family), while DeepSeek v2 Lite is a 15.7B model from DeepSeek (DeepSeek V2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.