How much VRAM does gemma 3 4b it need?

gemma 3 4b it (4B parameters) requires approximately 6.8 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, Tesla P40 24GB can run gemma 3 4b it with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 102.1 tok/s.

CUsable

Runs well

Using Q4_K_M in Ollama

Capabilities:

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

102.1 tok/s

TTFT

1896 ms

Safe context

56K

Memory

6.8 GB / 24.0 GB

Weights2.4 GB

KV Cache0.8 GB

Runtime1.2 GB

Headroom2.4 GB

Workload	Grade	Fit	Decode	TTFT	Context
Agentic Coding	C	Runs well	83.7 tok/s	3366 ms	105K
Chat	C	Runs well	83.7 tok/s	1262 ms	28K
Coding	C	Runs well	102.1 tok/s	1896 ms	56K
RAG	C	Runs well	83.7 tok/s	4207 ms	105K
Reasoning	C	Runs well	83.7 tok/s	2735 ms	56K

How gemma 3 4b it (4B params) fits at each quantization level on Tesla P40 24GB (24.0 GB usable).

Quant	Bits	VRAM	Quality	Fit
Q2_K	2	1.6 GB	Low	D31
Q3_K_S	3	2.0 GB	Low	D31
NVFP4	4

Upgrade options

MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GBBudget pick

C105.9 tok/s decode

~$2,499 MSRP

MacBook Pro M3 Max 48GBBest value

C98.4 tok/s decode

~$2,499 MSRP