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Meta Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Meta ultra-compact edge model built for instantaneous local inference on laptops and phones.

Meta Llama 3.2 3B Instruct was distilled and pruned from larger Llama 3.1 models to bring multilingual dialogue, summarization, and instruction following to resource-constrained devices.

Parameter Count3.21B
Context Window128k tokens
Min VRAM (Q4)3 GB
Recommended RAM4 GB+

⚡ Key Architectural Strengths

✓Fast generation on modest hardware
✓Requires less than 3GB of VRAM/RAM at Q4 precision
✓Full 128k token context window support on edge devices

VRAM & Quantization Memory Footprint

Exact file weights, minimum VRAM to boot, and recommended headroom for extended context windows.

Quantization TierWeight SizeMin VRAM/RAMRecommended VRAMRecommended Use Case
Q4_K_M (Recommended)2 GB2.5 GB4 GBLightweight 4-bit quantization fitting on any computer or mobile chip.
Q8_0 (High Precision)3.4 GB4.2 GB6 GB8-bit precision requiring 6GB VRAM.
BF16 / FP16 (Unquantized)6.4 GB7.5 GB8 GBUnquantized weights.

⚡ Need to calculate exact KV Cache with 16k or 32k context?

Simulate exact VRAM allocations across various context lengths and precision depths.

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1-Click Local Run Commands

Copy and paste directly into your terminal or local server engine.

Ollama CLI:
ollama run llama3.2:3b
LM Studio CLI:
lms load meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct-GGUF
vLLM Production Server:
vllm serve meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct --dtype auto
llama.cpp Binary:
./llama-cli -m Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct-Q4_K_M.gguf -p "Summarize this meeting note:" -c 8192

Hardware Compatibility & Speed Estimates

Estimated against 55+ Apple Silicon, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA hardware profiles.

🟢 75 Comfortable | 🟡 0 Tight Fit
Device / Hardware NamePlatformRAM/VRAMFit StatusEst. Tokens/SecNotes
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)macOS16 GBComfortable39 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
HP Omnibook 5 OLEDWindows ARM32 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max)macOS64 GBComfortable177.5 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~48GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB)macOS16 GBComfortable39 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB)macOS24 GBComfortable88.7 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~16.1GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra 192GB)macOS192 GBComfortable260 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~144GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7Windows ARM16 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 (Snapdragon)Windows ARM32 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)Windows x8632 GBComfortable39 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Dell XPS 13 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V)Windows x8632 GBComfortable44.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (RTX 4070 Laptop)Windows x8632 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Razer Blade 16 (RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB)Windows x8632 GBComfortable187.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen 7 7840U)Linux64 GBComfortable29.1 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~38.4GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 4080 12GB)Windows x8632 GBComfortable140.4 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~12GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Dell XPS 14 (Core Ultra 7)Windows x8616 GBComfortable38.8 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (Budget Setup)Windows x868 GBComfortable16.6 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~4.8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Acer Swift 14 AI (Snapdragon X Plus)Windows ARM16 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Custom Workstation PC (RTX 4090 24GB)Linux64 GBComfortable327.6 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~24GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Legacy Budget Desktop (GTX 1650 4GB)Windows x8616 GBComfortable41.6 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~4GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max 128GB)macOS128 GBComfortable177.5 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~96GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro 48GB)macOS48 GBComfortable88.7 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~36GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Base 24GB)macOS24 GBComfortable39 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~16.1GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3 16GB)macOS16 GBComfortable32.5 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3 8GB Base)macOS8 GBComfortable32.5 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~5.4GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2 16GB)macOS16 GBComfortable32.5 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Air (M1 16GB Legacy)macOS16 GBComfortable22.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max 128GB)macOS128 GBComfortable130 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~96GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro 36GB)macOS36 GBComfortable48.8 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~24.1GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M1 Ultra 64GB)macOS64 GBComfortable260 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~48GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X Elite)Windows ARM16 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+Windows ARM32 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ (OLED)Windows ARM32 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ (Snapdragon X Elite)Windows ARM16 GBComfortable43.9 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Custom Workstation PC (RTX 4080 Super 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable239.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Custom AI Workstation (RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable218.4 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop PC (RTX 4070 Super 12GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable163.8 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~12GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Budget AI Workstation (RTX 4060 Ti 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable93.6 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Mainstream Desktop (RTX 4060 8GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable88.4 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Used AI Powerhouse PC (RTX 3090 24GB)Linux / Windows64 GBComfortable304.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~24GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Budget Workhorse PC (RTX 3060 12GB)Windows / Linux16 GBComfortable117 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~12GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB)Windows x8616 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB)Windows x8616 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (RTX 4070 Laptop)Windows x8632 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
HP Victus 16 (RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB)Windows x8616 GBComfortable62.4 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Dell Alienware m16 R2 (RTX 4070 8GB)Windows x8632 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (AMD AI 9 + RTX 4070)Windows x8632 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable33.3 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Custom Workstation PC (Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GB)Linux / Windows64 GBComfortable312 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~24GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop PC (Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable202.8 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Budget Workstation (Radeon RX 7600 XT 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable93.6 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7)Windows x8632 GBComfortable44.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura (Core Ultra 7 256V)Windows x8616 GBComfortable44.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~9.6GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Custom PC (Intel Arc A770 16GB)Linux / Windows32 GBComfortable182 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Homelab AI Server (Dual RTX 3090 48GB VRAM)Linux (Ubuntu Server)128 GBComfortable304.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~48GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Windows x86 / Linux32 GBComfortable38.8 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Flagship AI Workstation (RTX 5090 32GB)Linux / Windows64 GBComfortable582.4 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~32GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
High-End AI Rig (RTX 5080 16GB)Linux / Windows64 GBComfortable312 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Next-Gen AI Laptop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395 128GB)Linux / Windows128 GBComfortable83.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~96GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M6, 16GB, 2026)macOS16 GBComfortable49.7 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~10.7GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M6, 32GB, 2026)macOS32 GBComfortable55.3 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~21.4GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 48GB, 2026)macOS48 GBComfortable99.8 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~36GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 64GB, 2026)macOS64 GBComfortable99.8 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~48GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 32GB, 2025)macOS32 GBComfortable49.7 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~21.4GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max, 128GB, 2026)macOS128 GBComfortable199.6 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~96GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 256GB, 2026)macOS256 GBComfortable390 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~192GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 512GB, 2026)macOS512 GBComfortable390 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~384GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512GB, 2025)macOS512 GBComfortable266.2 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~384GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
NVIDIA DGX Spark (GB10, 128GB)DGX OS (Linux)128 GBComfortable88.7 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~110GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop with NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti (16GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable291.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop with NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable145.6 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (16GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable208 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable104 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~16GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Desktop with Intel Arc B580 (12GB)Windows / Linux32 GBComfortable148.2 t/sFits fully in VRAM (~12GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
ASUS Zenbook A16 (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, 48GB)Windows 11 (ARM)48 GBComfortable74.1 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~28.8GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Laptop (32GB)Windows 11 (ARM)32 GBComfortable49.4 t/sFits fully in GPU-usable memory (~19.2GB) with room for a longer context. Speed is a bandwidth-based estimate.

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