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

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 HF

Meta · 69.0B

Chat

Specifications

Llama 2 13B Chat HFLlama 2 70B Chat HF
Parameters13.0B69.0B
Context
Architecture
LicenseLlama 2 CommunityLlama 2 Community
Downloads117.4K108.0K
ReleasedApr 2024Apr 2024

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

QuantizationBitsLlama 2 13B Chat HF VRAMLlama 2 70B Chat HF VRAM
Q2_K3.406.1 GB32.3 GB
Q3_K_M3.907.0 GB37.0 GB
Q3_K_S3.506.3 GB33.2 GB
Q4_04.007.2 GB37.9 GB
Q4_K_M4.808.6 GB45.5 GB
Q5_K_M5.7010.2 GB54.1 GB
Q6_K6.6011.8 GB62.6 GB
Q8_08.0014.3 GB75.9 GB

Verdict

Llama 2 13B Chat HF needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (8.6 GB vs 45.5 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 HF?

At Q4_K_M, Llama 2 13B Chat HF needs 8.6 GB and Llama 2 70B Chat HF needs 45.5 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 HF?

Llama 2 13B Chat HF is a 13.0B model from Meta (Llama 2 family), while Llama 2 70B Chat HF is a 69.0B model from Meta (Llama 2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.