How much VRAM does gemma 3 4b it need?

gemma 3 4b it (4B parameters) requires approximately 12.4 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for gemma 3 4b it?

The recommended quantization for gemma 3 4b it is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

Can it run?

Yes, NVIDIA A800 80GB can run gemma 3 4b it with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 571.0 tok/s.

CUsable

Runs well

Using Q4_K_M in Ollama

Capabilities:

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

571.0 tok/s

TTFT

350 ms

Safe context

103K

Memory

12.4 GB / 80.0 GB

Weights2.4 GB

KV Cache0.8 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom8.0 GB

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	618.6 tok/s	455 ms	199K
Chat	C	Runs well	618.6 tok/s	350 ms	51K
Coding	C	Runs well	571.0 tok/s	350 ms	103K
RAG	C	Runs well	618.6 tok/s	569 ms	199K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	618.6 tok/s	370 ms	103K

How gemma 3 4b it (4B params) fits at each quantization level on NVIDIA A800 80GB (80.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	1.6 GB	Low	D30
Q3_K_S	3	2.0 GB	Low	D30
NVFP4	4

Upgrade options

MacBook Pro M3 Max 128GBBudget pick

C98.4 tok/s decode

~$2,499 MSRP

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C180.3 tok/s decode

~$3,999 MSRP