Multilingual E5 Large
Microsoft · dense · 0.56B parameters · 512 context
Parameters
0.56B
Context Window
1K tokens
Architecture
Dense
Best GPU
B200 SXM
Intelligence Brief
Multilingual E5 Large is a 0.56B parameter DENSE model from Microsoft, featuring Multi-Head Attention (MHA) with 24 layers and 1,024 hidden dimensions. With a 512 token context window, it supports multilingual. For self-hosted inference, B200 SXM delivers optimal throughput at $4261/month.
Architecture Details
Memory Requirements
BF16 Weights
1.1 GB
FP8 Weights
0.6 GB
INT4 Weights
0.3 GB
GPU Compatibility Matrix
Multilingual E5 Large is compatible with 100% of GPU configurations across 41 GPUs at 3 precision levels.
GPU Recommendations
FP8 · 1 GPU · tensorrt-llm
83/100
score
Throughput
3.5K tok/s
Latency (ITL)
0.3ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$4261
Cost/M Tokens
$0.46
FP8 · 1 GPU · tensorrt-llm
83/100
score
Throughput
3.5K tok/s
Latency (ITL)
0.3ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$4271
Cost/M Tokens
$0.46
FP8 · 1 GPU · tensorrt-llm
83/100
score
Throughput
3.5K tok/s
Latency (ITL)
0.3ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$6169
Cost/M Tokens
$0.67
Deployment Options
API Deployment
No API pricing available
Single GPU
B200 SXM
$4261/mo
Min VRAM: 1 GB
Multi-GPU
B200 SXM
3.5K tok/s
Best available config
API Pricing Comparison
No API pricing data available for this model.
Performance Estimates
Throughput by GPU
VRAM Breakdown (B200 SXM, FP8)
Precision Impact
bf16
1.1 GB
weights/GPU
fp8
0.6 GB
weights/GPU
~3.5K tok/s
Capabilities
Features
Supported Frameworks
Supported Precisions
Where to Deploy Multilingual E5 Large
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does Multilingual E5 Large need for inference?
Multilingual E5 Large requires approximately 1.1 GB of VRAM at BF16 precision, 0.6 GB at FP8, or 0.3 GB at INT4 quantization. Additional VRAM is needed for KV-cache (49152 bytes per token) and activations (~0.10 GB).
What is the best GPU for Multilingual E5 Large?
The top recommended GPU for Multilingual E5 Large is the B200 SXM using FP8 precision. It achieves approximately 3.5K tokens/sec at an estimated cost of $4261/month ($0.46/M tokens). Score: 83/100.
How much does Multilingual E5 Large inference cost?
Multilingual E5 Large inference costs vary by provider and GPU setup. Use our calculator for detailed cost estimates across all providers.