Phi 4 Models — Hardware Requirements
7 Phi 4 models from Microsoft and the community, from the smallest that runs in 1.6 GB of VRAM up to 14.7B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Phi 4 Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi 4 Mini Instruct | 3.8B | 1.9 GB | 131K | ||
| Phi 4 Mini Reasoning | 3.8B | 1.6 GB | 131K | ||
| Phi 4 Mini Flash Reasoning | 3.9B | 2.3 GB | 262K | ||
| Phi 4 | 14.7B | 7.0 GB | 16K | ||
| Phi 4 Reasoning Plus | 14.7B | 4.8 GB | 33K | ||
| Phi 4 Reasoning | 14.7B | 4.8 GB | 33K | ||
| Phi 4 Quantized.w8a8 | 14.7B | 7.0 GB | 16K |
How Phi 4 Compares — Benchmark Rating
Phi 4 is the highest-rated Phi 4 model with an overall benchmark rating of 42.4/100 — #45 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
Kimi K366.8
GLM 565.9
DeepSeek R1 052863.1
Phi 442.4
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Phi 4 model?
- The smallest Phi 4 model, Phi 4 Mini Reasoning, runs from 1.6 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Phi 4 models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 7 of 7 Phi 4 models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Phi 4 Mini Instruct, Phi 4, Phi 4 Mini Reasoning.
- What is the most popular Phi 4 model to run locally?
- Phi 4 Mini Instruct is the most downloaded Phi 4 model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 1.9 GB of VRAM.
- How do Phi 4 models score on benchmarks?
- Phi 4 leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 42.4/100, ranking #45 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.