Can I run paraphrase-multilingual?

paraphrase-multilingual 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.

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 paraphrase-multilingual locally

1. 1.Install Ollama for Windows, macOS or Linux.
2. 2.Run this in a terminal:ollama run paraphrase-multilingual:278m
3. 3.The weights download on first run, then an interactive prompt opens.

Frequently asked questions about paraphrase-multilingual

How much VRAM do I need to run paraphrase-multilingual?

At 4K context, the smallest published build of paraphrase-multilingual (F16) needs roughly 1.2 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 paraphrase-multilingual 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 1.2 GB of free RAM for the smallest build.

How big is the paraphrase-multilingual download?

The smallest published build is 0.5 GB. Leave some extra free disk space beyond the download itself.

How do I run paraphrase-multilingual locally?

Install Ollama, then run "ollama run paraphrase-multilingual:278m" in a terminal. The weights download on first use and an interactive session opens.