Head-to-head · Sarvam
Sarvam-1 2B vs Sarvam-105B
Sarvam-1 2B needs ~2.7 GB at Q4_K_M; Sarvam-105B needs ~67.5 GB. That ~64.8 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 12 of the 14 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Sarvam-105B needs ~67.5 GB; Sarvam-1 2B runs on lighter hardware at ~2.7 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Sarvam-1 2B · what runs Sarvam-105B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Sarvam-1 2B and Sarvam-105B?
At Q4_K_M, Sarvam-1 2B needs about 2.7 GB and Sarvam-105B needs about 67.5 GB, a difference of ~64.8 GB.
Should I run Sarvam-1 2B or Sarvam-105B?
Run Sarvam-105B if your hardware has the ~67.5 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Sarvam-1 2B (~2.7 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Sarvam-1 2B · Sarvam-105B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.