Alibaba
Qwen 3.7 Max (235B)
Alibaba's latest top-tier model for multilingual workloads
Model Summary
Family
Qwen
Version
3.7
Parameters
235B (est.)
Parameter counts for closed models are estimates; vendors rarely publish exact sizes.
VRAM Requirements by Quantization
Memory needed to serve Qwen 3.7 Max (235B) for inference, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
| Precision | VRAM needed | Smallest single GPU that fits |
|---|---|---|
| INT4 (4-bit) | 131.32 GB | NVIDIA H200 SXM5 (141 GB) |
| INT8 (8-bit) | 262.63 GB | NVIDIA B300 SXM (288 GB) |
| FP16 (16-bit) | 525.27 GB | Multi-GPU required |
| FP32 (32-bit) | 1050.53 GB | Multi-GPU required |
Recommended GPU Configurations
Cheapest on-demand configurations to serve Qwen 3.7 Max (235B) at 8-bit (263 GB VRAM).
2x AMD Instinct MI300X
384 GB total VRAM · CDNA 3
~$12.00/h
1x AMD Instinct MI355X
288 GB total VRAM · CDNA 4
~$13.00/h
2x AMD Instinct MI325X
512 GB total VRAM · CDNA 3
~$16.00/h
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Access Pre-filled CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do you need to run Qwen 3.7 Max (235B)?
With an estimated 235B parameters, Qwen 3.7 Max (235B) needs roughly 263 GB of VRAM in 8-bit (INT8), 131 GB in 4-bit, and 525 GB in FP16, including a 20% overhead for activations and KV cache.
Which GPUs can run Qwen 3.7 Max (235B)?
At 8-bit quantization, the most cost-effective option is 2x AMD Instinct MI300X (384 GB combined VRAM, around $12.00/hour on-demand). Higher-end cards like the NVIDIA B200 or AMD MI355X reduce the GPU count needed.
Can Qwen 3.7 Max (235B) run on a single GPU?
Yes. In 8-bit, a single NVIDIA B300 SXM (288 GB) fits the model.
How much does it cost to serve Qwen 3.7 Max (235B) in the cloud?
Renting 2x Instinct MI300X costs on the order of $12.00/hour, i.e. about $8,760/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 2x Instinct MI300X by the hour instead of buying hardware.
