How much memory does Kimi K2.7 Code need in FP8?

Kimi K2.7 Code has 1000 billion parameters. The FP8 format decides how much memory is needed to load them.

Short answer. In FP8, the weights of Kimi K2.7 Code take about 1,150 GB including the runtime margin. 3 of the 8 platforms in the catalogue have enough memory.

How is this footprint calculated?

Kimi K2.7 Code totals 1000 billion parameters. The FP8 format takes 1.0 byte per parameter. The product gives the weights, to which a 15% runtime margin is added for activations and buffers. The attention cache is not included: it grows with context and concurrency.

What does the format change?

FP8 brings negligible loss on most tasks.

Format	Weights in memory	Compatible platforms
FP16	2,300 GB	2
FP8	1,150 GB	3
NVFP4	575 GB	6
Q4	575 GB	6

Which platforms qualify?

See the Kimi K2.7 Code fact sheet.

How much memory for Kimi K2.7 Code in FP8?

About 1,150 GB for the weights, excluding the attention cache.

Which format should I choose for Kimi K2.7 Code?

FP8 brings negligible loss on most tasks. The most precise format that fits the target machine remains the best choice.

Method

Parameter counts and memory figures come from the site fact sheets. Memory footprints are calculated, not measured: a reading on real hardware may differ depending on the engine and the exact weight format. Prices are indicative and not contractual.