Suno
Bark
Versatile text-to-speech. Generates speech, music, and sound effects. Supports voice cloning.
1B parametersbarkmit4GB - 8GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Bark your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 32 | 5 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 100% |
| Small | 16 | 1.5 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 85% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Bark?
Bark requires 4GB VRAM minimum with Full quantization. For full precision, you need 8GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Bark?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.