Head-to-head · Sarvam
Sarvam-1 2B vs Sarvam-M 24B
Sarvam-1 2B needs ~2.7 GB at Q4_K_M; Sarvam-M 24B needs ~16.3 GB. That ~13.6 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 9 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-M 24B needs ~16.3 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-M 24B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Sarvam-1 2B and Sarvam-M 24B?
At Q4_K_M, Sarvam-1 2B needs about 2.7 GB and Sarvam-M 24B needs about 16.3 GB, a difference of ~13.6 GB.
Should I run Sarvam-1 2B or Sarvam-M 24B?
Run Sarvam-M 24B if your hardware has the ~16.3 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-M 24B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.