HuggingFace
Distil-Whisper Large v3
Distilled Whisper. 6x faster than large-v3 with 1% accuracy loss.
0.76B parameterswhispermit1GB - 1GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Distil-Whisper Large v3 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | 8 | 0.756 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 96% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Distil-Whisper Large v3?
Distil-Whisper Large v3 requires 1GB VRAM minimum with Q8_0 quantization. For full precision, you need 1GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Distil-Whisper Large v3?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.