Mistral 7B v0.3

At the default Q4_K_M, 130 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 97 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 54 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
7.2B
Family
mistral
Released
2024-05
Tags
chat

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
IQ1_S1.6 GB~2.8 GB139 memory-fit · 139 usable
Q2_K2.7 GB~3.9 GB137 memory-fit · 125 usable
Q3_K_M3.5 GB~4.8 GB137 memory-fit · 125 usable
IQ4_XS3.9 GB~5.2 GB137 memory-fit · 125 usable
Q4_K_S4.1 GB~5.4 GB130 memory-fit · 97 usable
Q4_K_M4.4 GB~5.7 GB130 memory-fit · 97 usable
Q5_K_M5.1 GB~6.5 GB105 memory-fit · 91 usable
Q6_K5.9 GB~7.3 GB105 memory-fit · 89 usable
Q8_07.7 GB~9.2 GB59 memory-fit · 59 usable

Mistral 7B v0.3 at Q4_K_M on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Mistral 7B v0.3 on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Mistral 7B v0.3 on a phone?

At Q4_K_M, Mistral 7B v0.3 needs ~5.7GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 8GB+ Android phone or a 12GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Mistral 7B v0.3 run on a flagship phone?

On the OPPO Find X8 Pro (Dimensity 9400) it runs at ~8.7 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.

Can an iPhone run Mistral 7B v0.3?

Yes — the iPhone Air runs it at ~7.9 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, using 5.7GB of its ~7.8GB usable memory.

What is the best quantization of Mistral 7B v0.3 for mobile?

Q4_K_M (4.4GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 9 quants available. Total memory needed is ~5.7GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Mistral 7B v0.3?

130 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 97 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 21 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Mistral 7B v0.3?

54 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Mistral 7B v0.3 good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat. At 7.2B parameters, it balances quality and speed for daily use.

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