Llama 2 13B Chat HF vs Llama 2 70B Chat

Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.

Llama 2 13B Chat HF

Meta · 13.0B

Chat
Llama 2 70B Chat

Meta · 70B

Chat

Specifications

Llama 2 13B Chat HFLlama 2 70B Chat
Parameters13.0B70B
Context
Architecture
LicenseLlama 2 CommunityLlama 2 Community
Downloads117.4K2
ReleasedApr 2024Apr 2024

VRAM by Quantization: Llama 2 13B Chat HF vs Llama 2 70B Chat

QuantizationBitsLlama 2 13B Chat HF VRAMLlama 2 70B Chat VRAM
Q2_K3.406.1 GB32.7 GB
Q3_K_M3.907.0 GB37.5 GB
Q3_K_S3.506.3 GB33.7 GB
Q4_04.007.2 GB38.5 GB
Q4_K_M4.808.6 GB46.2 GB
Q5_K_M5.7010.2 GB54.9 GB
Q6_K6.6011.8 GB63.5 GB
Q8_08.0014.3 GB77 GB

Verdict

Llama 2 13B Chat HF needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (8.6 GB vs 46.2 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Llama 2 13B Chat HF is the more widely downloaded of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which needs less VRAM, Llama 2 13B Chat HF or Llama 2 70B Chat?

At Q4_K_M, Llama 2 13B Chat HF needs 8.6 GB and Llama 2 70B Chat needs 46.2 GB, so Llama 2 13B Chat HF is the lighter option to run locally.

What is the difference between Llama 2 13B Chat HF and Llama 2 70B Chat?

Llama 2 13B Chat HF is a 13.0B model from Meta (Llama 2 family), while Llama 2 70B Chat is a 70B model from Meta (Llama 2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.