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Can I run orca-mini?
A general-purpose model ranging from 3 billion parameters to 70 billion, suitable for entry-level hardware.
3B parameters2K contexttext45 builds
orca-mini 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.
| Build | Quantization | Download | Memory needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| orca-mini:3b | Q4_0 | 1.8 GB | ~3.0 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:3b-q8_0 | Q8_0 | 3.4 GB | ~5.2 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b-v2-q4_0 | Q4_0 | 3.6 GB | ~5.5 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b | Q4_0 | 3.6 GB | ~5.5 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b-q4_0 | Q4_0 | 3.6 GB | ~5.5 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b-v2-q4_K_M | Q4_K_M | 3.8 GB | ~5.8 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b-v3-q4_K_M | Q4_K_M | 3.8 GB | ~5.8 GB(est.) |
| orca-mini:7b-q4_K_M | Q4_K_M | 3.8 GB | ~5.8 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 orca-mini locally
- 1.Install Ollama for Windows, macOS or Linux.
- 2.Run this in a terminal:
ollama run orca-mini:3b - 3.The weights download on first run, then an interactive prompt opens.
Frequently asked questions about orca-mini
- How much VRAM do I need to run orca-mini?
- At 4K context, the smallest published build of orca-mini (Q4_0) needs roughly 3.0 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 orca-mini 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 3.0 GB of free RAM for the smallest build.
- How big is the orca-mini download?
- The smallest published build is 1.8 GB. There are 45 builds in total, the largest being 128.5 GB. Leave some extra free disk space beyond the download itself.
- How do I run orca-mini locally?
- Install Ollama, then run "ollama run orca-mini:3b" 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