Mistral AI
Mistral Small 4 (24B)
Efficient model delivering strong quality at lower latency
Model Summary
Family
Mistral
Version
4.0
Parameters
24B (est.)
Parameter counts for closed models are estimates; vendors rarely publish exact sizes.
VRAM Requirements by Quantization
Memory needed to serve Mistral Small 4 (24B) for inference, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
| Precision | VRAM needed | Smallest single GPU that fits |
|---|---|---|
| INT4 (4-bit) | 13.41 GB | NVIDIA L40S (48 GB) |
| INT8 (8-bit) | 26.82 GB | NVIDIA L40S (48 GB) |
| FP16 (16-bit) | 53.64 GB | NVIDIA H100 SXM5 (80 GB) |
| FP32 (32-bit) | 107.29 GB | NVIDIA H200 SXM5 (141 GB) |
Recommended GPU Configurations
Cheapest on-demand configurations to serve Mistral Small 4 (24B) at 8-bit (27 GB VRAM).
1x NVIDIA L40S
48 GB total VRAM · Ada Lovelace
~$3.50/h
1x NVIDIA A100 80GB
80 GB total VRAM · Ampere
~$4.50/h
1x AMD Instinct MI300X
192 GB total VRAM · CDNA 3
~$6.00/h
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Access Pre-filled CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do you need to run Mistral Small 4 (24B)?
With an estimated 24B parameters, Mistral Small 4 (24B) needs roughly 27 GB of VRAM in 8-bit (INT8), 13 GB in 4-bit, and 54 GB in FP16, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
Which GPUs can run Mistral Small 4 (24B)?
At 8-bit quantization, the most cost-effective option is 1x NVIDIA L40S (48 GB combined VRAM, around $3.50/hour on-demand). Higher-end cards like the NVIDIA B200 or AMD MI355X reduce the GPU count needed.
Can Mistral Small 4 (24B) run on a single GPU?
Yes. In 8-bit, a single NVIDIA L40S (48 GB) fits the model.
How much does it cost to serve Mistral Small 4 (24B) in the cloud?
Renting 1x L40S costs on the order of $3.50/hour, i.e. about $2,555/month running 24/7. Actual prices vary by provider and commitment; spot and reserved capacity can be significantly cheaper.
Deploy on a GPU cloud
Rent 1x L40S by the hour instead of buying hardware.
