Aya Models — Hardware Requirements
5 Aya models from Cohere and the community, from the smallest that runs in 7.4 GB of VRAM up to 32.3B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Aya Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Aya Base | 3.3B | 7.4 GB | — | ||
| Tiny Aya Global | 3.3B | 7.4 GB | — | ||
| Tiny Aya Water | 3.3B | 7.4 GB | — | ||
| Aya 23 8B | 8.0B | 17.7 GB | — | ||
| Aya Expanse 8B | 8.0B | 17.7 GB | — | ||
| Aya Expanse 32B | 32.3B | 15.1 GB | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Aya model?
- The smallest Aya model, Tiny Aya Base, runs from 7.4 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Aya models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 4 of 6 Aya models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Tiny Aya Base, Aya Expanse 32B, Tiny Aya Global.
- What is the most popular Aya model to run locally?
- Aya 23 8B is the most downloaded Aya model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 17.7 GB of VRAM.