Llama 3.2 1B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama 3.2 1B | Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 1.2B | 8.0B |
| Context | — | 131K |
| Architecture | — | LlamaForCausalLM |
| License | llama3.2 | Llama 3 Community |
| Downloads | 2.4M | 248.3K |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Sep 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama 3.2 1B vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B
| Quantization | Bits | Llama 3.2 1B VRAM | Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 0.6 GB | 4.0 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 0.7 GB | 4.5 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 0.6 GB | 4.1 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 0.7 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 0.8 GB | 5.4 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 1.0 GB | 6.3 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 1.1 GB | 7.2 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 1.4 GB | 8.6 GB |
Verdict
Llama 3.2 1B needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (0.8 GB vs 5.4 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Llama 3.2 1B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Llama 3.2 1B or Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B?
At Q4_K_M, Llama 3.2 1B needs 0.8 GB and Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B needs 5.4 GB, so Llama 3.2 1B is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Llama 3.2 1B and Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B?
Llama 3.2 1B is a 1.2B model from Meta (Llama 3 family), while Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 8B is a 8.0B model from Nous Research (Llama 3 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.