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Llama 3 β every size compared
Meta's Llama 3 family spans 5 models from 1.2B to 70.6B parameters. The smallest needs just 3 GB of RAM; the largest wants 64 GB.
All Llama 3 models
| Model | Params | Download (Q4) | Min RAM | Context window | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.2 1B | 1.2B | 0.7 GB | 3 GB | 128K | Chat |
| Llama 3.2 3B | 3.2B | 1.9 GB | 4 GB | 128K | Chat |
| Llama 3.1 8B | 8B | 4.9 GB | 8 GB | 128K | Chat |
| Llama 3.1 70B | 70.6B | 42.8 GB | 64 GB | 128K | Chat |
| Llama 3.3 70B | 70.6B | 42.8 GB | 64 GB | 128K | Chat |
Sizes are 4-bit (Q4_K_M) GGUF builds β the standard for running models locally. Β· Data updated: 2026-06-11 Β· How we calculate these numbers β
Which Llama 3 should you pick?
Take the largest one your memory allows β bigger versions of the same family are almost always better at the same quantization. Click any model for full requirements and a live check on your machine.