Llama-3.2-1B-Instruct-bnb-4bit
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Parameter Count | 765M |
| License | Llama 3.2 Community License |
| Author | Unsloth |
| Quantization | 4-bit precision |
What is Llama-3.2-1B-Instruct-bnb-4bit?
This is a 4-bit quantized version of Meta's Llama 3.2 1B instruction-tuned model, optimized by Unsloth for efficient inference and deployment. The model maintains the core capabilities of the original Llama 3.2 architecture while significantly reducing memory requirements and improving processing speed.
Implementation Details
The model utilizes bitsandbytes quantization to compress the original parameters into 4-bit precision, enabling more efficient deployment while maintaining performance. It features Grouped-Query Attention (GQA) for improved inference scalability and supports multiple tensor types including F32, BF16, and U8.
- Optimized for 58% less memory usage
- 2.4x faster inference speed
- Supports multiple languages including English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Spanish, and Thai
- Compatible with transformers library
Core Capabilities
- Multilingual dialogue processing
- Text generation and completion
- Conversational AI applications
- Agentic retrieval and summarization tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this model unique?
This model stands out for its optimized memory efficiency and speed improvements while maintaining the core capabilities of Llama 3.2. The 4-bit quantization makes it particularly suitable for deployment in resource-constrained environments.
Q: What are the recommended use cases?
The model is well-suited for multilingual dialogue applications, text generation tasks, and conversational AI implementations where efficient resource usage is crucial. It's particularly effective for deployment scenarios requiring balanced performance and resource consumption.
