OpenAI
Whisper Large v3
Best accuracy speech-to-text. Supports 99 languages. The gold standard for transcription.
1.55B parameterswhisperapache-2.010GB - 10GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Whisper Large v3 your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 | 16 | 3 GB | 10 GB | 12 GB | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Whisper Large v3?
Whisper Large v3 requires 10GB VRAM minimum with FP16 quantization. For full precision, you need 10GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for 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.