Mistral AI
Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3
Efficient 7B model from Mistral AI with strong performance for its size.
7.3B parametersmistralapache-2.032K context5GB - 15.5GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 4.4 GB | 5 GB | 8 GB | 85% |
| Q5_K_M | 5.5 | 5.1 GB | 5.8 GB | 8 GB | 90% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 7.7 GB | 8.5 GB | 12 GB | 98% |
| FP16 | 16 | 14.5 GB | 15.5 GB | 18 GB | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3?
Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3 requires 5GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 15.5GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Mistral 7B Instruct v0.3?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.