Minimum VRAM
11GB
FP16 (full model) • Q4 option ≈ 3GB
Best Performance
NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB
~268 tok/s • FP16
Most Affordable
RTX 3090
Q4 • ~159 tok/s • From $1,099
Full-model (FP16) requirements are shown by default. Quantized builds like Q4 trade accuracy for lower VRAM usage.
Filter by quantization, price, and VRAM to compare performance estimates.
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| GPU | Speed | VRAM Requirement | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
RTX 4090Estimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending24GB total on card | $1,599View GPU → |
NVIDIA RTX 6000 AdaEstimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending48GB total on card | $7,199View GPU → |
NVIDIA L40Estimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending48GB total on card | $8,199View GPU → |
RTX 3090Estimated NVIDIA | No data for FP16 | Requirement pending24GB total on card | $1,099View GPU → |
Hardware requirements and model sizes at a glance.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Optimal |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 3GB (Q4) | 5GB (Q8) | 11GB (FP16) |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Disk | 50GB | 100GB | - |
| Model size | 3GB (Q4) | 5GB (Q8) | 11GB (FP16) |
| CPU | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) | Modern CPU (Ryzen 5/Intel i5 or better) |
Note: Performance estimates are calculated. Real results may vary. Methodology · Submit real data
Common questions about running Qwen/Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct locally
This model delivers strong local performance when paired with modern GPUs. Use the hardware guidance below to choose the right quantization tier for your build.
Use runtimes like llama.cpp, text-generation-webui, or vLLM. Download the quantized weights from Hugging Face, ensure you have enough VRAM for your target quantization, and launch with GPU acceleration (CUDA/ROCm/Metal).
Start with Q4 for wide GPU compatibility. Upgrade to Q8 if you have spare VRAM and want extra quality. FP16 delivers the highest fidelity but demands workstation or multi-GPU setups.
Q4_K_M and Q5_K_M are GGUF quantization formats that balance quality and VRAM usage. Q4_K_M uses ~3GB VRAM with good quality retention. Q5_K_M uses slightly more VRAM but preserves more model accuracy. Q8 (~5GB) offers near-FP16 quality. Standard Q4 is the most memory-efficient option for Qwen/Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct.
Official weights are available via Hugging Face. Quantized builds (Q4, Q8) can be loaded into runtimes like llama.cpp, text-generation-webui, or vLLM. Always verify the publisher before downloading.