Llama Guard 3 1B vs Llama Guard 3 8B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama Guard 3 1B | Llama Guard 3 8B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 1.5B | 8.0B |
| Context | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — |
| License | llama3.2 | Llama 3.1 Community |
| Downloads | 44.9K | 53.9K |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama Guard 3 1B vs Llama Guard 3 8B
| Quantization | Bits | Llama Guard 3 1B VRAM | Llama Guard 3 8B 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 Guard 3 8B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Llama Guard 3 1B and Llama Guard 3 8B?
Llama Guard 3 1B is a 1.5B model from Meta (Llama family), while Llama Guard 3 8B is a 8.0B model from Meta (Llama family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.