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LFM3-1.7B vs LFM3-VL-2B

LFM3-1.7B needs ~2.1 GB at Q4_K_M; LFM3-VL-2B needs ~2.5 GB. That ~0.4 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 13 devices below.

Spec LFM3-1.7B LFM3-VL-2B

Parameters1.73B1.92B

Memory at Q4_K_M~2.1 GB~2.5 GB

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LicenseLFM Open License v1.0LFM Open License v1.0

Which devices run each

A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.

Size at each quantization

Quant LFM3-1.7B LFM3-VL-2B

Q2_K 0.7 GB* 0.8 GB*

Q3_K_M 0.8 GB* 0.9 GB*

Q4_K_M 1.02 GB 1.38 GB

Q5_K_M 1.2 GB* 1.4 GB*

Q6_K 1.4 GB* 1.6 GB*

Q8_0 1.72 GB 2.07 GB

FP16 3.23 GB 3.58 GB

* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.

Bottom line

The larger LFM3-VL-2B needs ~2.5 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 LFM3-VL-2B.

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FAQ

What is the difference in memory between LFM3-1.7B and LFM3-VL-2B?

At Q4_K_M, LFM3-1.7B needs about 2.1 GB and LFM3-VL-2B needs about 2.5 GB, a difference of ~0.4 GB.

Should I run LFM3-1.7B or LFM3-VL-2B?

Run LFM3-VL-2B if your hardware has the ~2.5 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 · LFM3-VL-2B · all models × devices.

Sources

Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M. Catalog updated 2026-11-01. See methodology.