Model · Llama 3 · Reviewed June 2026

standardLlama 3 Community License8B paramsOpen weights

Llama 3 8B

Meta · Llama 3

8B parameter open-weight model. Widely supported across runtimes and tools. GQA reduces KV cache vs older Llama 2. Good baseline for chat and coding on 8 GB VRAM.

Editorial review

Reviewed byOpenSourcesAI EditorialLast updatedJune 2026SourcesHuggingFace model card (meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct), official docs, OpenSourcesAI editorial review.

VRAM figures are empirical estimates. Actual usage varies by runtime, context length, and system configuration. Verify on your specific hardware before production use.

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