Ling 3.0 Tiny
Q4 GGUF download: inclusionAI/Ling-3.0-tiny-GGUF - 4.82 GB on disk, read 2026-09-27. VRAM figures above are estimates; this is the actual file size.
Intelligence benchmarks
Artificial Analysis indexes - compared with the best open and proprietary models
Intelligence
15.3
AA Index
Coding
26.5
AA Index
Intelligence Index - Ling 3.0 Tiny vs. the field
Best open-weight models (you can run locally) and leading proprietary models for context.
Coding Index comparison
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis · updated 2026-09-28.
Hosted API cost & speed
What it costs to rent this model instead of running it locally
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.00 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.00 |
| Median speed (hosted API) | 35 tok/s |
Median across hosted providers, measured by Artificial Analysis - updated 2026-09-28. Local llama.cpp speed depends on your hardware — see the hardware pages for estimates.
Standard benchmarks
Performance across standard evaluations
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 73.4 |
| HLE | 9.3 |
| SciCode | 24.2 |
Source: Artificial Analysis component evals - updated 2026-09-28.
Will it run on your hardware?
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
Ling 3.0 Tiny is a 7.9B-parameter mit model from InclusionAI. It scores 15.3 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 5 GB of VRAM, placing it in the 8–12 GB GPU hardware tier.
Benchmarks
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index - Ling 3.0 Tiny vs. leading closed models:
| Model | Intelligence | Coding | GPQA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling 3.0 Tiny | 24.5 | - | 73.4 |
| Claude Opus 5 (max) | 63.1 | - | 93.2 |
| Claude Fable 5 (with fallback) | 62.1 | - | 92.6 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol (max) | 60.9 | - | 94.1 |
| Grok 4.6 (high) | 60.9 | - | 94.9 |
| Qwen3.8 Max | 58.1 | - | 92.7 |
Source: Artificial Analysis (2026-08-13).
Popularity
Ling 3.0 Tiny has 0 downloads in the last month on HuggingFace and 190 likes.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does Ling 3.0 Tiny need?
Ling 3.0 Tiny with 7.9B parameters needs approximately 5 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is Ling 3.0 Tiny better than other inclusionAI models?
Ling 3.0 Tiny has 7.9B parameters with 131,072 context - a strong choice for general use.
What license is Ling 3.0 Tiny under?
Ling 3.0 Tiny is released under the mit license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs Ling 3.0 Tiny well?
With 7.9B parameters, Ling 3.0 Tiny 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 Ling 3.0 Tiny?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~6 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
How long can Ling 3.0 Tiny's context window handle?
Ling 3.0 Tiny supports a 131,072-token context window - enough for very long documents, codebases, or multi-turn conversations. Real-world usable context may vary by implementation.
What models compete with Ling 3.0 Tiny?
Ling 3.0 Tiny 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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