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Can I run Whisper Base on NVIDIA A100 40GB?

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Yes, you can run this model!
GPU VRAM
40.0GB
Required
0.2GB
Headroom
+39.8GB

VRAM Usage

0GB 1% used 40.0GB

Performance Estimate

Tokens/sec ~117.0
Batch size 32

info Technical Analysis

NVIDIA A100 40GB provides excellent compatibility with Whisper Base. With 40.0GB of VRAM and only 0.2GB required, you have 39.8GB of headroom for comfortable inference. This allows for extended context lengths, batch processing, and smooth operation.

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You can run Whisper Base on NVIDIA A100 40GB without any compromises. Consider using full context length and larger batch sizes for optimal throughput.

tune Recommended Settings

Batch_Size
32
Context_Length
448
Inference_Framework
llama.cpp or vLLM

help Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Whisper Base on NVIDIA A100 40GB? expand_more
NVIDIA A100 40GB has 40.0GB VRAM, which provides 39.8GB of headroom beyond the 0.2GB required by Whisper Base (0.07B). This is plenty of room for comfortable inference with room for KV cache, batching, and extended context lengths.
How much VRAM does Whisper Base need? expand_more
Whisper Base requires approximately 0.2GB of VRAM.
What performance can I expect? expand_more
Estimated 117 tokens per second.

GPU

memory
NVIDIA A100 40GB
40.0GB VRAM

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0.07B params

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