DeepSeek
DeepSeek Coder V2 Lite 16B
Lightweight MoE code model. Strong coding with only 2.4B active parameters.
16B parametersdeepseekdeepseek128K context10.5GB - 18.5GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of DeepSeek Coder V2 Lite 16B your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 9.5 GB | 10.5 GB | 14 GB | 85% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 17 GB | 18.5 GB | 22 GB | 98% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run DeepSeek Coder V2 Lite 16B?
DeepSeek Coder V2 Lite 16B requires 10.5GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 18.5GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for DeepSeek Coder V2 Lite 16B?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.