Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct
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Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct

Updated Jun 7, 2026
Parameters
14.8B
Context
32,768
License
apache-2.0
Updated
Jun 7, 2026

Will it run on your hardware?

Pick your GPU memory - see which quantizations fit, and the cheapest card for the rest

Runs on your 24 GB - best at Q8_0
3 of 4 quantizations fit Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct with real runtime overhead.
Q4_K_M
9 GB
Q5_K_M
11 GB
Q8_0
16 GB
fits tight too big

Need an exact figure for your context length? Use the VRAM calculator.

Run it locally

Copy-paste - running in under a minute

vLLMOpenAI-compatible API
vllm serve Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct

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Deep dive

Notes, sources, and the full write-up

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct is a 14.8B-parameter apache-2.0 model from Qwen. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 9 GB of VRAM, placing it in the 8–12 GB GPU hardware tier.

Specifications

SpecValue
Parameters14.8B
Context length33K tokens
Licenseapache-2.0
Modalitiestext
Released2024-11-06
WeightsQwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct

VRAM requirements

QuantVRAMRuns on
Q4_K_M~9 GBRTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4070
Q5_K_M~11 GBRTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4070
Q8_0~16 GBRTX 4060 Ti 16GB, RTX 4080
FP16~30 GBRTX 6000 Ada, dual RTX 3090

VRAM is estimated from parameter count; MoE models still need all weights resident.

How to run

vLLM:

vllm serve Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct

Popularity

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct has 2,861,396 downloads in the last month on HuggingFace and 158 likes.

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

How much VRAM does Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct need?

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct with 14.8B parameters needs approximately 9 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.

Is Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct better than other Qwen models?

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct has 14.8B parameters with 32,768 context - a strong choice for general use.

What license is Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct under?

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.

What hardware runs Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct well?

With 14.8B parameters, Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct 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 Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct?

Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~11 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.

How long can Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct's context window handle?

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct supports a 32,768-token context window - enough for most medium-length documents and conversations. Real-world usable context may vary by implementation.

What models compete with Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct?

Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct competes with other models in its class. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.

Nearby options

Similar models and compatible hardware by spec

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