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Can I run dbrx?

DBRX is an open, general-purpose LLM created by Databricks.

132B parameters32K contexttextDatabricks Open Model License3 builds

dbrx system requirements

Memory needed at 4K context, counting model weights, KV cache, compute buffers and runtime overhead. Download sizes come from the official Ollama registry.

Download size and memory required for each dbrx build
BuildQuantizationDownloadMemory needed
dbrx:132bQ4_069.1 GB~99.2 GB(est.)
dbrx:132b-instruct-q8_0Q8_0130.2 GB~186.6 GB(est.)
dbrx:132b-instruct-fp16F16245.1 GB~350.9 GB(est.)

Figures marked (est.) approximate the KV cache because this model's architecture details are not published. They are indicative rather than exact.

How to run dbrx locally

  1. 1.Install Ollama for Windows, macOS or Linux.
  2. 2.Run this in a terminal:ollama run dbrx:132b
  3. 3.The weights download on first run, then an interactive prompt opens.

Frequently asked questions about dbrx

How much VRAM do I need to run dbrx?
At 4K context, the smallest published build of dbrx (Q4_0) needs roughly 99.2 GB of GPU memory once weights, KV cache, compute buffers and runtime overhead are counted. Bigger quantizations and longer context windows need more. It can also run partly or entirely on the CPU using system RAM, more slowly.
Can I run dbrx without a dedicated GPU?
Yes, but slowly. Without a GPU the model runs on the CPU using system RAM, which usually means a few tokens per second rather than dozens. You would need at least 99.2 GB of free RAM for the smallest build.
How big is the dbrx download?
The smallest published build is 69.1 GB. There are 3 builds in total, the largest being 245.1 GB. Leave some extra free disk space beyond the download itself.
How do I run dbrx locally?
Install Ollama, then run "ollama run dbrx:132b" in a terminal. The weights download on first use and an interactive session opens.

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Model data from the official Ollama registry · verified 13/09/2026