Llama 3.1 405B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama 3.1 405B | Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 405B | 3B |
| Context | — | 131K |
| Architecture | — | LlamaForCausalLM |
| License | Llama 3.1 Community | Llama 3 Community |
| Downloads | 514.6K | 77.3K |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama 3.1 405B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B
| Quantization | Bits | Llama 3.1 405B VRAM | Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 891 GB | 6.5 GB |
Verdict
Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B needs less VRAM at BF16 (6.5 GB vs 891.0 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Llama 3.1 405B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Llama 3.1 405B or Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B?
At BF16, Llama 3.1 405B needs 891.0 GB and Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B needs 6.5 GB, so Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Llama 3.1 405B and Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B?
Llama 3.1 405B is a 405B model from Meta (Llama 3 family), while Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B is a 3B model from Nous Research (Llama 3 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.