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StarCoder2 15B
Trained on The Stack v2 with 600+ languages. Strong code completion.
15B parametersstarcoderbigcode-openrail-m16K context10GB - 17.5GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of StarCoder2 15B your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 9 GB | 10 GB | 14 GB | 85% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 16 GB | 17.5 GB | 20 GB | 98% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run StarCoder2 15B?
StarCoder2 15B requires 10GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 17.5GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for StarCoder2 15B?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.