Llama 2 70B Chat vs Llama 2 70B HF

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

Llama 2 70B Chat

Meta · 70B

Chat
Llama 2 70B HF

Meta · 69.0B

Chat

Specifications

Llama 2 70B ChatLlama 2 70B HF
Parameters70B69.0B
Context
Architecture
LicenseLlama 2 CommunityLlama 2 Community
Downloads215.4K
ReleasedApr 2024Apr 2024

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

QuantizationBitsLlama 2 70B Chat VRAMLlama 2 70B HF VRAM
Q2_K3.4032.7 GB
Q3_K_M3.9037.5 GB
Q3_K_S3.5033.7 GB
Q4_04.0038.5 GB
Q4_K_M4.8046.2 GB
Q5_K_M5.7054.9 GB
Q6_K6.6063.5 GB
Q8_08.0077 GB

Verdict

Llama 2 70B HF is the more widely downloaded of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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