This page answers Qwen Qwen2 5 Math 72B Instruct q5_k_m quantization queries with explicit calculations from our model requirement dataset and compatibility speed table.
Short answer: Qwen Qwen2 5 Math 72B Instruct typically needs around 54GB VRAM at Q5_K_M, and 65GB is safer for smoother usage.
Estimated from Q4 and Q8 requirement bounds using midpoint interpolation.
Throughput data below uses available compatibility measurements/estimates and is sorted by tokens per second for this model.
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| GPU | VRAM | Quantization | Speed | Compatibility | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Instinct MI300X | 192GB | Q4 | 153 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB | 141GB | Q4 | 138 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB | 80GB | Q4 | 99 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| AMD Instinct MI250X | 128GB | Q4 | 96 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA H100 PCIe 80GB | 80GB | Q4 | 63 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| RTX 5090 | 32GB | Q4 | 60 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA A100 80GB SXM4 | 80GB | Q4 | 58 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| AMD Instinct MI210 | 64GB | Q4 | 48 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe | 40GB | Q4 | 45 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| RTX 4090 | 24GB | Q4 | 36 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada | 48GB | Q4 | 36 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
| NVIDIA L40 | 48GB | Q4 | 33 tok/s | View full compatibility | Buy options |
Qwen Qwen2 5 Math 72B Instruct at Q5_K_M is estimated to require about 54GB VRAM minimum, with 65GB recommended for smoother operation.
Start with AMD Instinct MI300X, NVIDIA H200 SXM 141GB, NVIDIA H100 SXM5 80GB and review each compatibility page for full speed and fit details.
Q5_K_M is a balance point between memory usage and quality. If your GPU is below 54GB, consider lower-bit quantization; if you have extra VRAM, compare Q8/FP16 options for quality-sensitive workloads.