by Mixedbread AI
mxbai-embed-large.
embedding
open weights
edge
0B params
512 ctx
Smallest GPU
1× Nvidia Titan V
335M embedding model — top MTEB scores for its size.
Smallest GPU to run it
See all quantisations →
1× Nvidia Titan V.
Most-aggressive quantisation we have a working recommendation for. Lower precision = less VRAM = cheaper hardware, at a small accuracy cost.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How do I run mxbai-embed-large?
mxbai-embed-large is open-weight, so you can self-host on rented GPUs. See the Run It Yourself tab for GPU configurations + cost estimates, or use one of the hosted inference providers listed on this page.
Where can I access mxbai-embed-large?
mxbai-embed-large's access providers haven't been catalogued yet on RentGPU. Check the maker's documentation for official endpoints.
How much does it cost to run mxbai-embed-large?
Self-hosting cost depends on the GPU you rent and the throughput you need. See the Run It Yourself tab for GPU configurations and hourly cost estimates.
Is mxbai-embed-large open-source or proprietary?
mxbai-embed-large is open-weight under the Apache-2.0 license. You can download and self-host it.
Run it yourself
Cheapest hardware per quantisation.
Each row is one quantisation tier (the same weights compressed differently). Lower precision → lower VRAM → cheaper hardware, at the cost of small accuracy loss. $/hr refreshed hourly from each provider's API.
| Quantisation | Cheapest GPU config | Total VRAM | Live $/hr | tokens/sec | |
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FP16
FP16 — half precision (default)
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3 GB | — | — | Compare → | |
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FP8
FP8 — 8-bit float (Hopper / Blackwell)
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3 GB | — | — | Compare → | |
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INT4
INT4 — 4-bit integer (~4× VRAM saving)
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3 GB | — | — | Compare → |
Just need an API?
Skip the GPU rental and call a hosted endpoint instead.
See access providers on the Overview tab →
Context window
How much it can remember.
512 tokens
≈ 384 English words
4K
32K
128K
1M
Capabilities
What it can do.
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Fine-tuning