Head-to-head · LFM
LFM3-1.7B vs LFM2 24B-A2B
LFM3-1.7B needs ~2.1 GB at Q4_K_M; LFM2 24B-A2B needs ~15.4 GB. That ~13.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 9 of the 13 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 24B-A2B needs ~15.4 GB; LFM3-1.7B runs on lighter hardware at ~2.1 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs LFM3-1.7B · what runs LFM2 24B-A2B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between LFM3-1.7B and LFM2 24B-A2B?
At Q4_K_M, LFM3-1.7B needs about 2.1 GB and LFM2 24B-A2B needs about 15.4 GB, a difference of ~13.3 GB.
Should I run LFM3-1.7B or LFM2 24B-A2B?
Run LFM2 24B-A2B if your hardware has the ~15.4 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run LFM3-1.7B (~2.1 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: LFM3-1.7B · LFM2 24B-A2B · all models × devices.
Sources
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ollama.com · 2 sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M. Catalog updated 2026-11-01. See methodology.