Llama-3.2-3B-bnb-4bit
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Parameter Count | 1.85B |
| License | Llama 3.2 Community License |
| Supported Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Spanish, Thai |
| Quantization | 4-bit precision |
What is Llama-3.2-3B-bnb-4bit?
Llama-3.2-3B-bnb-4bit is a quantized version of Meta's Llama 3.2 language model, optimized using bitsandbytes for efficient deployment. This model represents a significant advancement in making large language models more accessible and resource-efficient while maintaining strong performance.
Implementation Details
This implementation utilizes 4-bit quantization through the Unsloth framework, achieving remarkable efficiency improvements: 2.4x faster processing and 58% reduced memory usage compared to the base model. The model employs Grouped-Query Attention (GQA) for improved inference scalability.
- 4-bit precision quantization for optimal memory efficiency
- Compatible with Transformers library
- Supports multiple tensor types (F32, BF16, U8)
- Integrated with text-generation-inference endpoints
Core Capabilities
- Multi-language support across 8 officially supported languages
- Optimized for dialogue use cases
- Efficient retrieval and summarization tasks
- Reduced memory footprint while maintaining performance
- Seamless integration with popular ML frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this model unique?
This model stands out for its efficient 4-bit quantization while maintaining the capabilities of the original Llama 3.2 architecture. It achieves significant speed improvements and memory savings through the Unsloth optimization framework.
Q: What are the recommended use cases?
The model is particularly well-suited for multilingual dialogue applications, agentic retrieval, and summarization tasks. It's ideal for deployments where resource efficiency is crucial without compromising on performance.
