Efficient Multistage License Plate Detection and Recognition Using YOLOv8 and CNN for Smart Parking Systems

Table 1

Specifications of all versions of YOLOv5, YOLOv7, and YOLOv8.

Model	Parameters (millions)	Year	Reference
YOLOv5n	1.8	2020	[34]
YOLOv5s	7.1
YOLOv5m	20.9
YOLOv5l	46.1
YOLOv5x	86.2
YOLOv7	37.2	2022	[35]
YOLOv7x	70.8
YOLOv8n	3.0	2023	[36]
YOLOv8s	11.2
YOLOv8m	25.9
YOLOv8l	43.6
YOLOv8x	68.2