NVIDIA
Nemotron Mini 4B
NVIDIA's compact 4B model optimized for edge deployment.
About This Model
The Nemotron Mini 4B by NVIDIA is a lightweight yet powerful language model designed for efficient local deployment. With 4 billion parameters, it offers a balanced blend of performance and resource consumption, making it particularly adept at generating coherent and contextually relevant text. The model supports a context length of 8192 tokens, which is quite generous for its size, allowing for more extensive and nuanced conversations or content generation tasks. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from chatbots and content creation to summarization and translation.
In its size class, the Nemotron Mini 4B stands out for its efficiency. It requires only 3.0–4.7 GB of VRAM, which means it can run smoothly on a variety of mid-range GPUs, including those found in laptops and desktops with moderate specifications. Despite its relatively small footprint, it delivers results that are competitive with larger models, often outperforming them in terms of speed and resource usage. This makes it an excellent choice for developers and enthusiasts who need a robust text generation tool without the overhead of high-end hardware. Users looking for a versatile and efficient model for local deployment, especially those with limited GPU resources, will find the Nemotron Mini 4B to be a valuable addition to their toolkit.
Check Your Hardware
See which quantizations of Nemotron Mini 4B your hardware can run.
Quantization Options
| Quantization | Bits | File Size | VRAM Needed | RAM Needed | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4_K_M | 4.5 | 2.512 GB | 3.01 GB | 3.51 GB | 85% |
| Q8_0 | 8 | 4.154 GB | 4.65 GB | 5.15 GB | 98% |
See It In Action
Real model outputs generated via RunThisModel.com — watch responses stream in real time.
Outputs generated by real AI models via RunThisModel.com. Generation speed shown is from cloud inference. Local speeds vary by hardware — check your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM do I need to run Nemotron Mini 4B?
Nemotron Mini 4B requires 3.01GB VRAM minimum with Q4_K_M quantization. For full precision, you need 4.65GB VRAM.
What is the best quantization for Nemotron Mini 4B?
Q4_K_M offers the best balance of quality and VRAM usage. Q8_0 is near-lossless if you have enough VRAM.