BAAI
BGE Small EN v1.5
Compact English embedding model. Good for basic semantic search.
0.033B parametersbertmit1K context0.1GB - 0.1GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of BGE Small EN v1.5 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | 8 | 0.036 GB | 0.1 GB | 0.2 GB | 90% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run BGE Small EN v1.5?
BGE Small EN v1.5 requires 0.1GB VRAM minimum with Q8_0 quantization. For full precision, you need 0.1GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for BGE Small 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.