Llama 2 Models — Hardware Requirements
6 Llama 2 models from Meta and the community, from the smallest that runs in 3.1 GB of VRAM up to 69.0B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Llama 2 Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 2 7B Chat HF | 6.7B | 3.1 GB | — | ||
| Llama 2 7B Chat HF | 6.7B | 4.2 GB | 4K | ||
| Llama 2 7B HF | 6.7B | 3.1 GB | — | ||
| Llama 2 13B Chat HF | 13.0B | 6.1 GB | — | ||
| Llama 2 13B HF | 13.0B | 6.1 GB | — | ||
| Llama 2 70B Chat HF | 69.0B | 32.3 GB | — | ||
| Llama 2 70B HF | 69.0B | 151.8 GB | — |
How Llama 2 Compares — Benchmark Rating
Llama 2 70B HF is the highest-rated Llama 2 model with an overall benchmark rating of 68.2/100 — #7 among 75 open models. The top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.
GPT 5.5 · proprietary88.8
Claude Opus 4.7 · proprietary87.6
Claude Fable 5 · proprietary86.6
GPT 5.4 · proprietary86.6
Claude Opus 4.8 · proprietary84.4
DeepSeek V4 Pro77.5
Qwen3.6 27B74.0
StableBeluga269.1
MiniMax M2.768.4
Llama 2 70B HF68.2
Llama 2 13B HF46.3
Llama 2 7B34.8
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Llama 2 model?
- The smallest Llama 2 model, Llama 2 7B Chat HF, runs from 3.1 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Llama 2 models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 5 of 7 Llama 2 models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Llama 2 7B Chat HF, Llama 2 7B Chat HF, Llama 2 7B HF.
- What is the most popular Llama 2 model to run locally?
- Llama 2 7B Chat HF is the most downloaded Llama 2 model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 3.1 GB of VRAM.
- How do Llama 2 models score on benchmarks?
- Llama 2 70B HF leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 68.2/100, ranking #7 among 75 open models, while the top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.