Llama 3.2 1B vs Llama 3.2 1B Instruct
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama 3.2 1B | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Context | — | 131K |
| Architecture | — | — |
| License | llama3.2 | llama3.2 |
| Downloads | 2.4M | 8.3M |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama 3.2 1B vs Llama 3.2 1B Instruct
| Quantization | Bits | Llama 3.2 1B VRAM | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 0.6 GB | 0.6 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 0.7 GB | 0.7 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 0.6 GB | 0.6 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 0.7 GB | 0.7 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 0.8 GB | 0.8 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 1.0 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 1.1 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 1.4 GB | 1.4 GB |
Verdict
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Llama 3.2 1B or Llama 3.2 1B Instruct?
At Q4_K_M, Llama 3.2 1B needs 0.8 GB and Llama 3.2 1B Instruct needs 0.8 GB, so Llama 3.2 1B is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Llama 3.2 1B and Llama 3.2 1B Instruct?
Llama 3.2 1B is a 1.2B model from Meta (Llama 3 family), while Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is a 1.2B model from Meta (Llama 3 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.