Yi Coder 9B
01.AI · dense · 8.8B parameters · 131,072 context
Parameters
8.8B
Context Window
128K tokens
Architecture
Dense
Best GPU
A30
Intelligence Brief
Yi Coder 9B is a 8.8B parameter DENSE model from 01.AI, featuring Grouped Query Attention (GQA) with 48 layers and 3,584 hidden dimensions. With a 131,072 token context window, it supports structured output, code, math, multilingual. For self-hosted inference, A30 delivers optimal throughput at $332/month.
Architecture Details
Memory Requirements
BF16 Weights
17.6 GB
FP8 Weights
8.8 GB
INT4 Weights
4.4 GB
GPU Compatibility Matrix
Yi Coder 9B is compatible with 90% of GPU configurations across 41 GPUs at 3 precision levels.
GPU Recommendations
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
100/100
score
Throughput
286.2 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
3.5ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$332
Cost/M Tokens
$0.44
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
100/100
score
Throughput
309.3 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
3.2ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$370
Cost/M Tokens
$0.46
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
100/100
score
Throughput
287.2 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
3.5ms
Est. TTFT
1ms
Cost/Month
$180
Cost/M Tokens
$0.24
Deployment Options
API Deployment
No API pricing available
Single GPU
A30
$332/mo
Min VRAM: 9 GB
Multi-GPU
RTX 3060 x2
174.8 tok/s
TP· $114/mo
API Pricing Comparison
No API pricing data available for this model.
Performance Estimates
Throughput by GPU
VRAM Breakdown (A30, BF16)
Precision Impact
bf16
17.6 GB
weights/GPU
~286.2 tok/s
fp8
8.8 GB
weights/GPU
int4
4.4 GB
weights/GPU
Capabilities
Features
Supported Frameworks
Supported Precisions
Where to Deploy Yi Coder 9B
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does Yi Coder 9B need for inference?
Yi Coder 9B requires approximately 17.6 GB of VRAM at BF16 precision, 8.8 GB at FP8, or 4.4 GB at INT4 quantization. Additional VRAM is needed for KV-cache (98304 bytes per token) and activations (~1.00 GB).
What is the best GPU for Yi Coder 9B?
The top recommended GPU for Yi Coder 9B is the A30 using BF16 precision. It achieves approximately 286.2 tokens/sec at an estimated cost of $332/month ($0.44/M tokens). Score: 100/100.
How much does Yi Coder 9B inference cost?
Yi Coder 9B inference costs vary by provider and GPU setup. Use our calculator for detailed cost estimates across all providers.