OpenBMB Releases MiniCPM5-2B: A 2.52B Dense Model Averaging 53.9 Across 34 Benchmarks and Built to Run On Device
AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 7, 2026
What changed
OpenBMB has released MiniCPM5-2B, a 2.52-billion-unit AI model designed to run on devices and handle long inputs. The release includes model files, training data, and earlier development versions under the Apache 2.0 open license, with builds starting at 1.56 GB and support for several popular AI tools.
What this means for you
Developers can download and run the model locally through tools including Ollama, llama.cpp, vLLM, SGLang, and MLX, without changing the model code. Its relatively small file size may make local use more practical, though the feed does not state which consumer devices can run it or how fast it will be.