LLaVA Team
LLaVA 1.6 7B
Lightweight vision-language model. Analyze images on consumer hardware.
7B parametersllavaapache-2.04K context5.5GB - 9GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of LLaVA 1.6 7B your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 4.4 GB | 5.5 GB | 8 GB | 85% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 7.7 GB | 9 GB | 12 GB | 98% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run LLaVA 1.6 7B?
LLaVA 1.6 7B requires 5.5GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 9GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for LLaVA 1.6 7B?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.