Baichuan Models — Hardware Requirements
6 Baichuan models from baichuan-inc and the community, from the smallest that runs in 5.0 GB of VRAM at Q4 up to 13B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Baichuan Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from (Q4) | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baichuan2 7B Chat | 7B | 5.0 GB | 4K | ||
| Baichuan 7B | 7B | 5.0 GB | 4K | ||
| Baichuan2 7B Base | 7B | 5.0 GB | 4K | ||
| Baichuan2 13B Chat | 13B | 11.5 GB | — | ||
| Baichuan 13B Base | 13B | 11.5 GB | — | ||
| Baichuan2 13B Base | 13B | 11.5 GB | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Baichuan model?
- The smallest Baichuan model, Baichuan2 7B Chat, runs from 5.0 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M (smaller low-bit quantizations start at 2.1 GB with a noticeable quality loss). Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Baichuan models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 6 of 6 Baichuan models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M, including Baichuan2 7B Chat, Baichuan2 13B Chat, Baichuan 7B.
- What is the most popular Baichuan model to run locally?
- Baichuan2 7B Chat is the most downloaded Baichuan model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 5.0 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M.