Testing LLMs on the NEW 16gb Raspberry Pi5 (Llama 11B & Qwen 14B)

Bijan Bowen January 14, 2025
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Unboxing 02:40 - Ollama Download 03:38 - Qwen 14B Test 07:13 - Ollama Glitch PSA 08:53 - Llama3.2 11B Vision 13:48 - Pi5 8GB Comparison 16:26 - Other SBC Comments 17:17 - Closing Thoughts Experience the groundbreaking capabilities of the new 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 as we put it through its paces with large language models using Ollama. In this comprehensive test, we explore previously impossible territories for the Raspberry Pi - running sophisticated models like Qwen2.5 14B and the multimodal Llama 3.2 11B Vision. Watch as we demonstrate real-world token generation speeds and compare performance metrics, showcasing how this RAM upgrade opens new doors for local AI processing. We directly contrast with the 8GB Pi's limitations, highlighting models that were previously out of reach but now run successfully on this new hardware. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a Raspberry Pi tinkerer, or just curious about the future of local LLM deployment, this video provides concrete data and practical insights into what's now possible with the 16GB Pi 5. Join us as we explore the expanding capabilities of local AI processing and what this means for the future of edge computing.

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