Inkling Models — Hardware Requirements

3 Inkling models from Thinking Machines and the community, from the smallest that runs in 0.9 GB of VRAM up to 952.4B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.

All Inkling Models by Size

ModelParamsContext
Inkling Small DSpark Preview1.4B1049K
Inkling Small266.0B—
Inkling952.4B—

How Inkling Compares — Benchmark Rating

Inkling is the highest-rated Inkling model with an overall benchmark rating of 46.4/100 — #36 among 78 open models. The top proprietary model, Claude Fable 5 (high), scores 87.8. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.

Claude Fable 5 (high) · proprietary87.8
Claude Opus 4.7 · proprietary86.4
Claude Fable 5 Max · proprietary82.4
GPT 6 Astra (high) · proprietary82.4
GPT 6 Astra Max · proprietary82.4
GLM 565.9
Composite of normalized public benchmark scores (methodology) · ■ Inkling · ■ other models

Frequently Asked Questions

How much VRAM do I need to run a Inkling model?
The smallest Inkling model, Inkling Small DSpark Preview, runs from 0.9 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
Which Inkling models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
1 of 3 Inkling models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Inkling Small DSpark Preview.
What is the most popular Inkling model to run locally?
Inkling Small is the most downloaded Inkling model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 73.8 GB of VRAM.
How do Inkling models score on benchmarks?
Inkling leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 46.4/100, ranking #36 among 78 open models, while the top proprietary model, Claude Fable 5 (high), scores 87.8. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.