Question 1

Can Intel Arc B580 12GB run HelpingAI2.5 5B i1?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Intel Arc B580 12GB can run HelpingAI2.5 5B i1 with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 107.6 tok/s.

Question 2

How much VRAM does HelpingAI2.5 5B i1 need?

Accepted Answer

HelpingAI2.5 5B i1 (5B parameters) requires approximately 6.3 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

Question 3

What is the best quantization for HelpingAI2.5 5B i1?

Accepted Answer

The recommended quantization for HelpingAI2.5 5B i1 is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	71.8 tok/s	3924 ms	55K
Chat	C	Runs well	71.8 tok/s	1471 ms	15K
Coding	C	Runs well	107.6 tok/s	1798 ms	31K
RAG	C	Runs well	71.8 tok/s	4905 ms	55K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	71.8 tok/s	3188 ms	31K

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	2.0 GB	Low	D32
Q3_K_S	3	2.5 GB	Low	D33
NVFP4	4

Can Intel Arc B580 12GB run HelpingAI2.5 5B i1?

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