PiperTTS-DE: Optimized for Qualcomm Devices
PiperTTS is a high-quality multi-lingual text-to-speech library.
This is based on the implementation of PiperTTS-DE found here. This repository contains pre-exported model files optimized for Qualcomm® devices. You can use the Qualcomm® AI Hub Models library to export with custom configurations. More details on model performance across various devices, can be found here.
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Getting Started
There are two ways to deploy this model on your device:
Option 1: Download Pre-Exported Models
Below are pre-exported model assets ready for deployment.
| Runtime | Precision | Chipset | SDK Versions | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
| VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | QAIRT 2.45 | Download |
For more device-specific assets and performance metrics, visit PiperTTS-DE on Qualcomm® AI Hub.
Option 2: Export with Custom Configurations
Use the Qualcomm® AI Hub Models Python library to compile and export the model with your own:
- Custom weights (e.g., fine-tuned checkpoints)
- Custom input shapes
- Target device and runtime configurations
This option is ideal if you need to customize the model beyond the default configuration provided here.
See our repository for PiperTTS-DE on GitHub for usage instructions.
Model Details
Model Type: Model_use_case.audio_generation
Model Stats:
- Model checkpoint: rhasspy/piper-checkpoints
- Max decoded sequence length: 64 tokens
- Number of parameters (encoder): 7.51M
- Model size (encoder) (float): 28.7 MB
- Number of parameters (sdp): 1.04K
- Model size (sdp) (float): 6.61 KB
- Number of parameters (flow): 7.39M
- Model size (flow) (float): 28.2 MB
- Number of parameters (decoder): 1.66M
- Model size (decoder) (float): 6.37 MB
- Number of parameters (t5_encoder): 15.1M
- Model size (t5_encoder) (float): 57.5 MB
- Number of parameters (t5_decoder): 5.72M
- Model size (t5_decoder) (float): 21.8 MB
Performance Summary
| Model | Runtime | Precision | Chipset | Inference Time (ms) | Peak Memory Range (MB) | Primary Compute Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 0.34 ms | 1 - 1 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 0.411 ms | 1 - 1 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 0.309 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 0.573 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 0.997 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 0.399 ms | 0 - 3 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 0.653 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 0.653 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 0.653 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 0.573 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 0.52 ms | 1 - 3 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 0.411 ms | 1 - 1 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 0.28 ms | 0 - 13 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 0.997 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 0.802 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 0.28 ms | 0 - 13 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 0.261 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 0.67 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 1.062 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 0.637 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 1.344 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 2.791 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 0.873 ms | 0 - 1 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 1.265 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 1.265 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 1.265 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 1.344 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 1.12 ms | 0 - 2 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 1.062 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 0.527 ms | 0 - 13 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 2.791 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 1.74 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 0.527 ms | 0 - 13 MB | NPU |
| charsiu_encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 0.489 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 1.741 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 3.071 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 2.201 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 4.395 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 8.069 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 3.02 ms | 0 - 1 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 3.49 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 3.49 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 3.49 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 4.395 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 3.33 ms | 0 - 2 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 3.071 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 1.897 ms | 0 - 12 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 8.069 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 3.945 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 1.897 ms | 0 - 12 MB | NPU |
| decoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 1.827 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 18.626 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 29.667 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 23.636 ms | 0 - 7 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 38.309 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 46.989 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 30.389 ms | 0 - 2 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 33.088 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 33.088 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 33.088 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 38.309 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 32.283 ms | 2 - 5 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 29.667 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 18.973 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 46.989 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 35.241 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 18.973 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| encoder | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 17.116 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 9.679 ms | 4 - 4 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 15.874 ms | 4 - 4 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 11.076 ms | 4 - 12 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 18.261 ms | 4 - 13 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 39.518 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 15.032 ms | 4 - 5 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 17.273 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 17.273 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 17.273 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 18.261 ms | 4 - 13 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 17.415 ms | 4 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 15.874 ms | 4 - 4 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 8.942 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 39.518 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 18.898 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 8.942 ms | 1 - 10 MB | NPU |
| flow | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 8.975 ms | 3 - 11 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X2 Elite | 7.147 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® X Elite | 11.333 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile | 7.696 ms | 0 - 8 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile | 11.179 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8275 | 20.547 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 (Proxy) | 10.414 ms | 0 - 2 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8775P | 11.102 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8650P | 11.102 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8255P | 11.102 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® QCS8450 | 11.179 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 | 11.25 ms | 2 - 4 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ-X7181 | 11.333 ms | 0 - 0 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-8750 | 6.956 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA7255P | 20.547 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Qualcomm® SA8295P | 12.668 ms | 0 - 6 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile | 6.956 ms | 0 - 10 MB | NPU |
| sdp | VOICE_AI | float | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile | 6.608 ms | 0 - 9 MB | NPU |
License
- The license for the original implementation of PiperTTS-DE can be found here.
References
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