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Llama 3.2 3B
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996.2KDownloads2.2KLikesSep 2024Released128K tokensContextCommunityLicense32 BasicQuality
Llama 3.2 3B (3B parameters) requires approximately 5.3 GB of VRAM with Q4_K_M quantization. For the best balance of quality and speed, we recommend hardware with at least 7 GB of VRAM.
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ollama run llama3.2Quick specs
Parameters3B
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Context128K tokens
Modalitytext
Min RAM1.2 GB
Rec. RAM1.8 GB (Q4_K_M)
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Quantization options
VRAM estimates by quant level
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| Quant | Bits | VRAM | Quality | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2_K | 2 | 1.2 GB | Low | — |
Q3_K_S | 3 | 1.5 GB | Low | — |
NVFP4 | 4 | 1.7 GB | Medium | — |
Q4_K_M | 4 | 1.8 GB | Medium | — |
Q5_K_M | 5 | 2.2 GB | High | — |
Q6_K | 6 | 2.5 GB | High | — |
Q8_0 | 8 | 3.2 GB | Very High | — |
F16 | 16 | 6.1 GB | Maximum | — |
Quality benchmarks
Llama 3.2 3B benchmark scores
Reasoning
MMLU-Pro24.4%
GPQA Diamond32.8%
MATH-50048.0%
ARC Challenge78.6%
General
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IFEval77.4%
Source: official · 2024-09-25
Hardware compatibility
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Memory breakdown
Reference: RTX 2060 6GB
Weights1.8 GB
KV Cache1.7 GB
Runtime1.2 GB
Headroom0.6 GB
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Llama 3.2 3B
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