Sentence Transformers
all-MiniLM-L6-v2
Tiny embedding model. Only 23MB. Perfect for on-device search.
0.023B parametersbertapache-2.00K context0.1GB - 0.1GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of all-MiniLM-L6-v2 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | 8 | 0.023 GB | 0.1 GB | 0.2 GB | 92% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run all-MiniLM-L6-v2?
all-MiniLM-L6-v2 requires 0.1GB VRAM minimum with Q8_0 quantization. For full precision, you need 0.1GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for all-MiniLM-L6-v2?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.