Microsoft
Phi-4
Microsoft's 14B parameter model. Punches well above its weight class on reasoning benchmarks.
14B parametersphi3mit16K context9.5GB - 16GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Phi-4 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 8.4 GB | 9.5 GB | 12 GB | 85% |
| Q5_K_M | 5.5 | 10 GB | 11 GB | 14 GB | 90% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 15 GB | 16 GB | 18 GB | 98% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Phi-4?
Phi-4 requires 9.5GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 16GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Phi-4?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.