Head-to-head · OpenELM
Apple OpenELM 1.1B vs Apple OpenELM 3B
Apple OpenELM 1.1B needs ~1.7 GB at Q4_K_M; Apple OpenELM 3B needs ~3 GB. That ~1.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 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 Apple OpenELM 3B needs ~3 GB; Apple OpenELM 1.1B runs on lighter hardware at ~1.7 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Apple OpenELM 1.1B · what runs Apple OpenELM 3B.
FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Apple OpenELM 1.1B and Apple OpenELM 3B?
At Q4_K_M, Apple OpenELM 1.1B needs about 1.7 GB and Apple OpenELM 3B needs about 3 GB, a difference of ~1.3 GB.
Should I run Apple OpenELM 1.1B or Apple OpenELM 3B?
Run Apple OpenELM 3B if your hardware has the ~3 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Apple OpenELM 1.1B (~1.7 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Apple OpenELM 1.1B · Apple OpenELM 3B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.