Head-to-head · LFM
LFM2 1.2B vs LFM2.5 8B-A1B
LFM2 1.2B needs ~2.5 GB at Q4_K_M; LFM2.5 8B-A1B needs ~6.7 GB. That ~4.2 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 3 of the 14 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger LFM2.5 8B-A1B needs ~6.7 GB; LFM2 1.2B runs on lighter hardware at ~2.5 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs LFM2 1.2B · what runs LFM2.5 8B-A1B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between LFM2 1.2B and LFM2.5 8B-A1B?
At Q4_K_M, LFM2 1.2B needs about 2.5 GB and LFM2.5 8B-A1B needs about 6.7 GB, a difference of ~4.2 GB.
Should I run LFM2 1.2B or LFM2.5 8B-A1B?
Run LFM2.5 8B-A1B if your hardware has the ~6.7 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run LFM2 1.2B (~2.5 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: LFM2 1.2B · LFM2.5 8B-A1B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.