OpenAI
Whisper Medium
Mid-size Whisper model. Strong multilingual speech recognition.
0.77B parameterswhispermit1.93GB - 1.93GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Whisper Medium your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q8_0 | 8 | 1.428 GB | 1.93 GB | 2.43 GB | 92% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Whisper Medium?
Whisper Medium requires 1.93GB VRAM minimum with Q8_0 quantization. For full precision, you need 1.93GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Whisper Medium?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.