InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B is an open-weight video understanding model from OpenGVLab, published on Hugging Face in January 2025. It has 8.4B parameters and is released under the apache-2.0 license.
HardwareLink to this section
At full FP16 precision the weights need about 17 GB of memory; 8-bit quantization brings that to roughly 9 GB. Check the VRAM tiers above to see which GPUs fit it.
PopularityLink to this section
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B had 1,501 downloads on Hugging Face in the last month and has 93 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 InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B need?
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B with 8.4B parameters needs approximately 5 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B better than other OpenGVLab models?
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B has 8.4B parameters with 8,192 context - a strong choice for video-understanding, vision.
What license is InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B under?
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B well?
With 8.4B parameters, InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B 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 InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~6 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
What models compete with InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B?
InternVideo2_5_Chat_8B 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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