Alibaba
Qwen 2.5 3B
Versatile 3B model with strong reasoning and multilingual capabilities.
3B parametersqwen2apache-2.032K context2.5GB - 3.8GB VRAM
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Qwen 2.5 3B your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 2 GB | 2.5 GB | 4 GB | 85% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 3.3 GB | 3.8 GB | 5 GB | 98% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Qwen 2.5 3B?
Qwen 2.5 3B requires 2.5GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 3.8GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Qwen 2.5 3B?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.