clipseg-rd64-refined
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
clipseg-rd64-refined is an open-weight image segmentation model from CIDAS, published on Hugging Face in November 2022. It has 150M parameters and is released under the apache-2.0 license.
HardwareLink to this section
At full FP16 precision the weights need about 1 GB of memory; 8-bit quantization brings that to roughly 1 GB. That is small enough for most consumer GPUs, Apple Silicon Macs, and many CPUs.
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clipseg-rd64-refined had 424,930 downloads on Hugging Face in the last month and has 142 likes.
Run it locallyLink to this section
The weights are on Hugging Face and load with Hugging Face Transformers. Follow the model card for the exact setup and license terms.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does clipseg-rd64-refined need?
clipseg-rd64-refined with 0.15B parameters needs approximately 1 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is clipseg-rd64-refined better than other CIDAS models?
clipseg-rd64-refined has 0.15B parameters with 77 context - a strong choice for image-segmentation.
What license is clipseg-rd64-refined under?
clipseg-rd64-refined is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs clipseg-rd64-refined well?
With 0.15B parameters, clipseg-rd64-refined 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 clipseg-rd64-refined?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~1 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
What models compete with clipseg-rd64-refined?
clipseg-rd64-refined 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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