Shanghai AI Lab

InternLM 2.5 7B

Strong 7B model from China. Good at tool use and math.

7.7B parametersinternlm2apache-2.032K context4.89GB - 8.16GB VRAM

About This Model

InternLM 2.5 7B, developed by the Shanghai AI Lab, is a robust language model designed for efficient local deployment. With 7.7 billion parameters, this model excels in generating coherent and contextually relevant text, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as content creation, chatbots, and natural language understanding tasks. Its architecture, internlm2, supports a context length of 32,768 tokens, which is significantly longer than many models in its class, allowing it to handle more complex and nuanced conversations or text generation tasks.

In comparison to other models of similar size, InternLM 2.5 7B punches above its weight in terms of performance and efficiency. It offers a good balance between computational requirements and output quality, making it a practical choice for users who need a powerful yet resource-efficient model. The available quantizations, Q4_K_M and Q8_0, further enhance its efficiency, enabling it to run on hardware with as little as 4.9 GB of VRAM. This makes it accessible for a broader range of users, including those with mid-range GPUs. Users who require high-quality text generation and have moderate computational resources should consider InternLM 2.5 7B, as it provides a strong performance-to-resource ratio.

Check Your Hardware

See which quantizations of InternLM 2.5 7B your hardware can run.

Quantization Options

QuantizationBitsFile SizeVRAM NeededRAM NeededQuality
Q4_K_M4.54.389 GB4.89 GB5.39 GB
85%
Q8_087.659 GB8.16 GB8.66 GB
98%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much VRAM do I need to run InternLM 2.5 7B?

InternLM 2.5 7B requires 4.89GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 8.16GB VRAM.

What is the best quantization for InternLM 2.5 7B?

Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.