---
license: apache-2.0
base_model: meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B
library_name: mlx
language:
- en
tags:
- quantllm
- mlx
- mlx-lm
- apple-silicon
- 4bit
- transformers
---

# Llama-3.2-3B-4bit-mlx
![Format](https://img.shields.io/badge/format-MLX-orange) ![Quantization](https://img.shields.io/badge/quantization-4bit-blue) ![QuantLLM](https://img.shields.io/badge/made%20with-QuantLLM-green)


## Description

This is **meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B** converted to MLX format optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs.

- **Base Model**: [meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B](https://huggingface.co/meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B)
- **Format**: MLX
- **Quantization**: 4bit
- **Created with**: [QuantLLM](https://github.com/codewithdark-git/QuantLLM)


## Usage

### Generate text with mlx-lm

```python
from mlx_lm import load, generate

model, tokenizer = load("codewithdark/Llama-3.2-3B-4bit-mlx")

prompt = "Write a story about Einstein"
messages = [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}]
prompt = tokenizer.apply_chat_template(
    messages, add_generation_prompt=True
)

text = generate(model, tokenizer, prompt=prompt, verbose=True)
```

### With streaming

```python
from mlx_lm import load, stream_generate

model, tokenizer = load("codewithdark/Llama-3.2-3B-4bit-mlx")

prompt = "Explain quantum computing"
messages = [{"role": "user", "content": prompt}]
prompt = tokenizer.apply_chat_template(
    messages, add_generation_prompt=True
)

for token in stream_generate(model, tokenizer, prompt=prompt, max_tokens=500):
    print(token, end="", flush=True)
```

### Command Line

```bash
# Install mlx-lm
pip install mlx-lm

# Generate text
python -m mlx_lm.generate --model codewithdark/Llama-3.2-3B-4bit-mlx --prompt "Hello!"

# Chat mode
python -m mlx_lm.chat --model codewithdark/Llama-3.2-3B-4bit-mlx
```

## Requirements

- Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3/M4)
- macOS 13.0 or later
- Python 3.10+
- mlx-lm: `pip install mlx-lm`


## Model Details

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Base Model | [meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B](https://huggingface.co/meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B) |
| Format | MLX |
| Quantization | 4bit |
| License | apache-2.0 |
| Created | 2025-12-19 |



---

## About QuantLLM

This model was converted using [QuantLLM](https://github.com/codewithdark-git/QuantLLM) - 
the ultra-fast LLM quantization and export library.

```python
from quantllm import turbo

# Load and quantize any model
model = turbo("meta-llama/Llama-3.2-3B")

# Export to any format
model.export("mlx", quantization="4bit")
```

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