OpenAI
Whisper Tiny English (Quantized)
Smallest possible speech recognition model. Only 32MB. English only. Default speech model - guaranteed to run on any iPhone.
0.039B parameterswhispermit0.1GB - 0.1GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Whisper Tiny English (Quantized) your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5_1 | 5 | 0.032 GB | 0.1 GB | 0.2 GB | 65% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Whisper Tiny English (Quantized)?
Whisper Tiny English (Quantized) requires 0.1GB VRAM minimum with Q5_1 quantization. For full precision, you need 0.1GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Whisper Tiny English (Quantized)?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.