TinyLlama 1.1B Chat
TinyLlama · dense · 1.1B parameters · 2,048 context
Parameters
1.1B
Context Window
2K tokens
Architecture
Dense
Best GPU
RTX 3080
Intelligence Brief
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat is a 1.1B parameter DENSE model from TinyLlama, featuring Grouped Query Attention (GQA) with 22 layers and 2,048 hidden dimensions. With a 2,048 token context window, it supports general text generation. For self-hosted inference, RTX 3080 delivers optimal throughput at $133/month.
Architecture Details
Memory Requirements
BF16 Weights
2.2 GB
FP8 Weights
1.1 GB
INT4 Weights
0.6 GB
GPU Compatibility Matrix
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat is compatible with 100% of GPU configurations across 41 GPUs at 3 precision levels.
GPU Recommendations
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
90/100
score
Throughput
1.8K tok/s
Latency (ITL)
0.6ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$133
Cost/M Tokens
$0.03
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
90/100
score
Throughput
634.2 tok/s
Latency (ITL)
1.6ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$209
Cost/M Tokens
$0.13
BF16 · 1 GPU · vllm
90/100
score
Throughput
1.0K tok/s
Latency (ITL)
1.0ms
Est. TTFT
0ms
Cost/Month
$85
Cost/M Tokens
$0.03
Deployment Options
API Deployment
No API pricing available
Single GPU
RTX 3080
$133/mo
Min VRAM: 1 GB
Multi-GPU
RTX 3080
1.8K tok/s
Best available config
API Pricing Comparison
No API pricing data available for this model.
Performance Estimates
Throughput by GPU
VRAM Breakdown (RTX 3080, BF16)
Precision Impact
bf16
2.2 GB
weights/GPU
~1.8K tok/s
fp8
1.1 GB
weights/GPU
int4
0.6 GB
weights/GPU
Capabilities
Features
Supported Frameworks
Supported Precisions
Where to Deploy TinyLlama 1.1B Chat
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does TinyLlama 1.1B Chat need for inference?
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat requires approximately 2.2 GB of VRAM at BF16 precision, 1.1 GB at FP8, or 0.6 GB at INT4 quantization. Additional VRAM is needed for KV-cache (11264 bytes per token) and activations (~0.15 GB).
What is the best GPU for TinyLlama 1.1B Chat?
The top recommended GPU for TinyLlama 1.1B Chat is the RTX 3080 using BF16 precision. It achieves approximately 1.8K tokens/sec at an estimated cost of $133/month ($0.03/M tokens). Score: 90/100.
How much does TinyLlama 1.1B Chat inference cost?
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat inference costs vary by provider and GPU setup. Use our calculator for detailed cost estimates across all providers.