LLM
GA
Open weights
openPangu 72B
Open model for Ascend hardware
Release2025-09
Context131K
Max output—
Parameters72B
Local / VRAM40–80 GB
LicenseOpen weights
Overview
openPangu 72B is a model in the LLM category from Huawei. It was released in 2025-09. The vendor is based in China. Best for: Open model for Ascend hardware.
Strengths
- Open weights
- Ascend optimization
Limits
- No vision
- Narrow ecosystem
Specifications
| Vendor | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2025-09 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open weights |
| License name | OpenPangu License |
| Commercial use | Conditional |
| Parameters | 72B |
| Context window | 131K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 40–80 GB |
| System RAM | 64–128 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Cloud provider |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 40–80 GB. Approximate system RAM: 64–128 GB. API access is available.