Llama 3.1 8B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama 3.1 8B | Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 8.0B | 3B |
| Context | — | 131K |
| Architecture | — | LlamaForCausalLM |
| License | Llama 3.1 Community | Llama 3 Community |
| Downloads | 1.3M | 77.3K |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Dec 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama 3.1 8B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B
| Quantization | Bits | Llama 3.1 8B VRAM | Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 3.8 GB | — |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 4.3 GB | — |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 3.9 GB | — |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 4.4 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 5.3 GB | — |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 6.3 GB | — |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 7.3 GB | — |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 8.8 GB | — |
Verdict
Llama 3.1 8B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Llama 3.1 8B and Hermes 3 Llama 3.2 3B?
Llama 3.1 8B is a 8.0B 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.