YuE2-3B
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
YuE2-3B is an open-weight audio and music generation model from m-a-p, published on Hugging Face in September 2026. It has 3.6B parameters and is released under the cc-by-nc-4.0 license.
HardwareLink to this section
At full FP16 precision the weights need about 7 GB of memory; 8-bit quantization brings that to roughly 4 GB. Check the VRAM tiers above to see which GPUs fit it.
PopularityLink to this section
YuE2-3B had 22,317 downloads on Hugging Face in the last month and has 1,253 likes.
Run it locallyLink to this section
The weights are on Hugging Face. Follow the model card for the exact setup and license terms.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does YuE2-3B need?
YuE2-3B with 3.6B parameters needs approximately 2 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is YuE2-3B better than other m-a-p models?
YuE2-3B has 3.6B parameters with 24,576 context - a strong choice for audio-generation.
What license is YuE2-3B under?
YuE2-3B is released under the cc-by-nc-4.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs YuE2-3B well?
With 3.6B parameters, YuE2-3B 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 YuE2-3B?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~3 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
What models compete with YuE2-3B?
YuE2-3B 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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