Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker
Intelligence benchmarks
Artificial Analysis indexes - compared with the best open and proprietary models
Intelligence
13.4
AA Index
Intelligence Index - Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker vs. the field
Best open-weight models (you can run locally) and leading proprietary models for context.
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis · updated 2026-09-27.
Standard benchmarks
Performance across standard evaluations
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 73.3 |
| AIME | 88 |
| HLE | 10.8 |
| LiveCodeBench | 80.7 |
| IFBench | 69.1 |
| Terminal-Bench | 14.4 |
Source: Artificial Analysis component evals - updated 2026-09-27.
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker is a 15B-parameter open-weight model from ServiceNow. It scores 13.4 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 9 GB of VRAM, placing it in the 8–12 GB GPU hardware tier.
Benchmarks
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index - Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker vs. leading closed models:
| Model | Intelligence | Coding | GPQA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker | 20.5 | - | 73.3 |
| Claude Opus 5 (max) | 60.7 | 78 | 93.2 |
| Claude Fable 5 (with fallback) | 59.9 | 76.5 | 92.6 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol (max) | 58.9 | 77.4 | 94.1 |
| GPT-5.6 Terra (max) | 55 | 76.7 | 92.5 |
| Grok 4.5 (high) | 53.8 | 72.4 | 93.1 |
Source: Artificial Analysis (2026-07-30).
Popularity
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Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker need?
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker with 15B parameters needs significant VRAM depending on quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker better than other ServiceNow models?
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker has 15B parameters with 8,192 context - a strong choice for general use.
What license is Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker under?
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker is released under the Open Weights license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker well?
With 15B parameters, Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker requires adequate VRAM. High-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 (24GB), RTX 5090 (32GB), or Mac Studio with unified memory are good options. Check our hardware directory for specific recommendations.
What is the best quantization for Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Step up to Q5_K_M or Q8_0 only if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
What models compete with Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker?
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker competes with other models in its class. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.
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