SmolLM2 135M vs SmolLM2 360M
Side-by-side comparison of hardware requirements, quantization options, and specifications to help you choose the right model for your device.
Specifications Comparison
| Spec | SmolLM2 135M | SmolLM2 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 0.135B | 0.36B |
| Architecture | smollm | smollm |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Context Length | 8K tokens | 8K tokens |
| Category | Language Model | Language Model |
| Author | HuggingFace | HuggingFace |
| HF Downloads | 899.5K | 443.9K |
| VRAM Range | 0.64 - 0.75 GB | 0.75 - 0.86 GB |
| Quantizations | 2 options | 2 options |
| Best Quality Score | 100% | 98% |
Quantization Options
SmolLM2 135M
Q8_0
0.1 GB0.64 GB VRAM98% quality
FP16
0.3 GB0.75 GB VRAM100% quality
SmolLM2 360M
Q4_K_M
0.3 GB0.75 GB VRAM85% quality
Q8_0
0.4 GB0.86 GB VRAM98% quality
Which Should You Choose?
SmolLM2 135M is more memory-efficient, starting at just 0.64GB VRAM compared to 0.75GB for SmolLM2 360M. SmolLM2 360M is significantly larger at 0.36B parameters, which generally means better output quality but requires more hardware.