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(CA) llama.cpp oom issue

llama.cpp users report persistent out-of-memory errors

A user on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is experiencing a persistent out-of-memory (OOM) issue with the llama.cpp software. The problem causes the process to consume increasing amounts of system RAM over 20-40 minutes of use, eventually leading to it being killed. The user has attempted various configurations, builds, and even Docker images, but the issue persists, suggesting a potential memory leak or inefficient memory management within the software under specific usage patterns. AI

IMPACT User-level technical issue with a specific LLM implementation, not a broad industry impact.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue on a forum, not a formal release or significant event.

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 (CA) · /u/TheTerrasque ·

    llama.cpp out of memory issue

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm having an issue with llama.cpp going OOM <em>(system ram, not vram)</em> after some time, roughly 20-40 minutes of active use. I'm now running it in a cgroup with about 20gb allocated to it, so at least it gets killed and restarted before it …