gemma-3-1b-it
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gemma-3-1b-it
gemma-3-1b-it is a 1B-parameter gemma model from google. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 1 GB of VRAM, placing it in the cpu hardware tier.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Parameters | 1B |
| License | gemma |
| Modalities | text |
| Released | 2025-03-10 |
| Weights | google/gemma-3-1b-it |
VRAM requirements
| Quant | VRAM | Runs on |
|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | ~1 GB | RTX 4060, RTX 3060 8GB |
| Q5_K_M | ~1 GB | RTX 4060, RTX 3060 8GB |
| Q8_0 | ~1 GB | RTX 4060, RTX 3060 8GB |
| FP16 | ~2 GB | RTX 4060, RTX 3060 8GB |
VRAM is estimated from parameter count; MoE models still need all weights resident.
How to run
vLLM:
vllm serve google/gemma-3-1b-itPopularity
gemma-3-1b-it has 1,692,600 downloads in the last month on HuggingFace and 983 likes.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does gemma-3-1b-it need?
gemma-3-1b-it with 1B parameters needs approximately 1 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is gemma-3-1b-it better than other google models?
gemma-3-1b-it has 1B parameters with 8,192 context - a strong choice for general use.
What license is gemma-3-1b-it under?
gemma-3-1b-it is released under the gemma license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs gemma-3-1b-it well?
With 1B parameters, gemma-3-1b-it requires adequate VRAM. High-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 (24GB), RTX 5090 (32GB), or Mac Studio with unified memory are good options. Check our hardware directory for specific recommendations.
What is the best quantization for gemma-3-1b-it?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~1 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
What models compete with gemma-3-1b-it?
gemma-3-1b-it competes with other models in its class. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.
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