Llama Guard 3 1B vs TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Llama Guard 3 1B | TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 1.5B | 1.1B |
| Context | — | 2K |
| Architecture | — | LlamaForCausalLM |
| License | llama3.2 | Apache 2.0 |
| Downloads | 44.9K | 5.3K |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Nov 2023 |
VRAM by Quantization: Llama Guard 3 1B vs TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6
| Quantization | Bits | Llama Guard 3 1B VRAM | TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 3.3 GB | 2.5 GB |
Verdict
TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 needs less VRAM at BF16 (2.5 GB vs 3.3 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Llama Guard 3 1B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Llama Guard 3 1B or TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6?
At BF16, Llama Guard 3 1B needs 3.3 GB and TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 needs 2.5 GB, so TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Llama Guard 3 1B and TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6?
Llama Guard 3 1B is a 1.5B model from Meta (Llama family), while TinyLlama 1.1B Chat V0.6 is a 1.1B model from TinyLlama (Llama family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.