Falcon 7B vs Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Falcon 7B | Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 7.2B | 7.3B |
| Context | — | — |
| Architecture | FalconForCausalLM | FalconMambaForCausalLM |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Other |
| Downloads | 378.1K | 413 |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Jun 2025 |
VRAM by Quantization: Falcon 7B vs Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base
| Quantization | Bits | Falcon 7B VRAM | Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 3.4 GB | — |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 3.9 GB | — |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 3.5 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 4.8 GB | — |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 5.7 GB | — |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 6.5 GB | — |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 7.9 GB | — |
Verdict
Falcon 7B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Falcon 7B and Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base?
Falcon 7B is a 7.2B model from TII UAE (Falcon family), while Falcon3 Mamba 7B Base is a 7.3B model from TII UAE (Falcon family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.