EuroLLM — Local AI Model by Unbabel / Instituto Superior Técnico / INESC-ID

Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated September 19, 2026

Trained from scratch on the MareNostrum 5 supercomputer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, covering all 24 official EU languages. The European answer to models whose multilingual coverage is an afterthought: EU languages are the training target, not a side effect.

Licence

LicenceWhat it permitsApplies to
Apache-2.0Commercial use permitted
Commercial use permitted. No usage restrictions beyond attribution.
EuroLLM 9B, EuroLLM 22B

Hardware Requirements

EuroLLM 9BMin 6 GB VRAM · Q4_K_M · 4,096 ctx ·
EuroLLM 22BMin 14 GB VRAM · Q4_K_M · 4,096 ctx ·

Recommended GPU

The cheapest GPU that runs EuroLLM locally (min 6 GB VRAM) is the Intel Arc B570 (10 GB).

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Intel Arc B570 10GB
10 GB VRAM · 150 W board power
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How to Run Locally

Install Ollama then run: ollama run eurollm

Minimum VRAM: 6 GB. For best results use Q4_K_M quantization.

EuroLLM — Frequently Asked Questions

How much VRAM does EuroLLM need?

EuroLLM needs about 6 GB VRAM at Q4_K_M quantization for its smallest variant. Variants: EuroLLM 9B (6 GB, Q4_K_M); EuroLLM 22B (14 GB, Q4_K_M). On Apple Silicon, unified memory counts toward this requirement.

Can I run EuroLLM on an RTX 4090 (24 GB)?

Yes — EuroLLM runs on an RTX 4090 (24 GB) and other 24 GB cards such as the RTX 3090. Smaller variants also fit comfortably on 8–16 GB GPUs at Q4_K_M.

What quantization should I use for EuroLLM?

Q4_K_M is the best balance of quality and VRAM for EuroLLM in most cases. Choose Q8_0 for near-lossless quality if you have spare VRAM, or smaller quants (Q3/Q2) only when memory is tight.

How do I run EuroLLM with Ollama?

EuroLLM has no local Ollama tag — the published tag is cloud-hosted, so running it sends your prompts to a hosted GPU rather than your own machine.