Dolphin3.0 Llama3.1 8 B G G U F

Introduction

Dolphin3.0-Llama3.1-8B-GGUF is a text generation model designed for efficient inference using quantization techniques. It leverages the GGUF library and supports various datasets to enhance its performance for conversational applications. This model aims to provide high-quality text generation, offering multiple quantization options to suit different hardware capabilities.

Architecture

The model is based on the Llama3.1 architecture and has been quantized using the llama.cpp framework. Multiple quantization types are available, including F32, F16, and several Q-level quantizations (e.g., Q8_0, Q6_K_L). These quantizations are designed to optimize model performance across different hardware setups, including CPUs and GPUs, by adjusting the precision of weights and activations.

Training

The model was trained using a diverse set of datasets, including OpenCoder-LLM, Microsoft Orca, and datasets from AI-MO and AllenAI. These datasets encompass a variety of tasks, such as mathematical problem-solving and language comprehension, to ensure robust performance across different text generation scenarios.

Guide: Running Locally

1. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have huggingface-cli installed by running pip install -U "huggingface_hub[cli]".

2. Download the Model: Use the Hugging Face CLI to download the desired quantized model file. For example:

   huggingface-cli download bartowski/Dolphin3.0-Llama3.1-8B-GGUF --include "Dolphin3.0-Llama3.1-8B-Q4_K_M.gguf" --local-dir ./
   

3. Select Quantization: Choose the quantization that best fits your hardware capabilities. If VRAM is limited, opt for smaller quantization files like Q3_K_XL or Q4_K_S.

4. Run Inference: Load the model into your preferred inference environment, such as LM Studio, to begin generating text.

5. Hardware Recommendations: For optimal performance, consider using cloud GPUs with sufficient VRAM to handle larger quantizations. AWS, GCP, or Azure offer suitable instances for such tasks.

License

The Dolphin3.0-Llama3.1-8B-GGUF model is released under the Llama3.1 license, which governs its usage and distribution. Ensure compliance with the license terms when utilizing the model in your applications.