Zamba Models by Zyphra
About
The Zamba family of large language models (LLMs), developed by Zyphra, features a novel approach by integrating state-space models like Mamba with transformer blocks 124. This combination creates a balance between performance and efficiency, which allows these models to function on a range of hardware, including consumer-grade GPUs 4812. The initial model, Zamba-7B-v1, trained on an extensive dataset, laid the groundwork for subsequent iterations like Zamba2-7B and Zamba2-2.7B, which introduced enhancements such as Mamba2 blocks and shared attention mechanisms to boost performance 813. Although primarily built for general tasks, these models are not tailored for chat-specific applications and do not include moderation features 28.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
Use when the workload needs 4k context and 7B parameters.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamba 7B | Use when the workload needs 4k context and 7B parameters. | 2024-11 | 4k context7B parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release groupSpecifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamba 7B | 2024-11 | 4k | 7B |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zamba used for?
- The Zamba family of large language models (LLMs), developed by Zyphra, features a novel approach by integrating state-space models like Mamba with transformer blocks 124.
- How does Zamba compare to ZAYA1?
- Zamba by Zyphra is strongest where you need its listed use cases, while ZAYA1 by Zyphra is the closest related family to check for reasoning. Zamba has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 4k context, while ZAYA1 reaches up to 33k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Zamba model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because Zamba does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Zamba 7B with 4k context.
