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How much memory does a local LLM need?

Before downloading a model to run locally, the question is whether it will fit in memory. The estimate is three terms added together and compared against what the machine can actually give the model: need = weights + KV cache + overhead fits if need The numbers below follow the estimate used by the…

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  1. 2026-11-04 08:58 · DEV Community — Machine Learning
    How much memory does a local LLM need?

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