BAAI
BGE Large EN v1.5
High quality English embedding model. Best accuracy for English search.
0.335B parametersbertmit1K context0.5GB - 0.8GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of BGE Large EN v1.5 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | 8 | 0.355 GB | 0.5 GB | 0.8 GB | 98% |
| FP16 | 16 | 0.67 GB | 0.8 GB | 1.2 GB | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run BGE Large EN v1.5?
BGE Large EN v1.5 requires 0.5GB VRAM minimum with Q8_0 quantization. For full precision, you need 0.8GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for BGE Large EN v1.5?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.