DeepSeek R1 comes with a range of models for your to deploy. Here is a summary of server/cloud requirement for your ease of understanding:
| Model | Requirement | Use Case | ||
| RAM | CPU | GPU | ||
| 1.5B | 8GB+ | Most CPU launched in the last 2 years | ❌ Nil | Basic chatbot, short writing |
| 8B | 16GB+ | 4C or above (i5/M1/Ryzen 5) | ❌ Nil | Basic reasoning, longer writing, coding |
| 14B | 32GB+ | 6C or above (i7/M2/Ryzen 7) | ❌ Nil | Advanced reasoning, coding, research |
| 32B | 32-64GB+ | 8C or above (i9/M3 Pro/Ryzen 9) | Metal/CUDA | AI-assisted coding, Complicated problem-solving |
| 70B | 64GB+ | 12C or above (M4 Pro/Threadripper) | High VRAM GPU | Advanced research, multi-step bulk AI workflows |
| 70B Vision | 64GB+ | 12C or above (M4 Pro/Threadripper) | Metal/CUDA | Image analysis, AI-generated visuals |
| 1.671B | 512GB+ | 128C or above (Multiple CPU Only) | Multiple GPUs | Cloud only model |
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Running DeepSeek locally: What you need to know
DeepSeek R1 includes a range of text-based models plus a 70B Vision variant for image analysis. Here’s a rundown of its various model sizes.
RAM Needed：8GB+
CPU Required：Any modern CPU
GPU Needed? ： ❌ No
Best Use Case： Basic writing, chat, quick responses
RAM Needed：16GB+
4+ Cores (Intel i5/Ryzen 5/M1)
GPU Needed? ： ❌ No
Best Use Case : General reasoning, longer writing, coding
RAM Needed：32GB+
6+ Cores (Intel i7/Ryzen 7/M2)
GPU Needed? ： ❌ No
Best Use Case : Deeper reasoning, coding, research
RAM Needed：32-64GB+
8+ Cores (M3 Pro, Ryzen 9, i9)
GPU Needed? ： ✅ Yes (Metal/CUDA recommended)
Best Use Case : Complex problem-solving, AI-assisted coding
RAM Needed：64GB+
12+ Cores (M4 Pro, Threadripper)
GPU Needed? ： ✅ Yes (High VRAM GPU recommended)
Best Use Case : Heavy AI workflows, advanced research
RAM Needed：64GB+
CPU Required : 12+ Cores (M4 Pro, Threadripper)
GPU Needed? ： ✅ Yes (Metal/CUDA recommended)
Best Use Case : Image analysis, AI-generated visuals/strong>
RAM Needed：64GB+
CPU Required : 128+ cores (Server-only)
GPU Needed? ： ✅ Must have multiple GPUs
Best Use Case : Cloud only — requires enterprise AI servers
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