Nanbeige 4.2 3B

At the default Q4_K_M, 138 of 139 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 127 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 54 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
4.2B
Family
nanbeige
Released
2026-07
Tags
chat · coding · reasoning

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
Q2_K1.8 GB~2.8 GB138 memory-fit · 138 usable
Q3_K_M2.2 GB~3.2 GB138 memory-fit · 138 usable
IQ4_XS2.4 GB~3.4 GB138 memory-fit · 138 usable
Q4_02.5 GB~3.5 GB138 memory-fit · 138 usable
Q4_K_S2.6 GB~3.6 GB138 memory-fit · 138 usable
Q4_K_M2.7 GB~3.7 GB138 memory-fit · 127 usable
Q5_K_M3.1 GB~4.1 GB136 memory-fit · 125 usable
Q6_K3.6 GB~4.7 GB136 memory-fit · 125 usable
Q8_04.4 GB~5.5 GB129 memory-fit · 97 usable

Nanbeige 4.2 3B at Q4_K_M on 139 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Nanbeige 4.2 3B on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Nanbeige 4.2 3B on a phone?

At Q4_K_M, Nanbeige 4.2 3B needs ~3.7GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 6GB+ Android phone or a 6GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Nanbeige 4.2 3B run on a flagship phone?

On the OPPO Find X8 Pro (Dimensity 9400) it runs at ~14.2 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.

Can an iPhone run Nanbeige 4.2 3B?

Yes — the iPhone Air runs it at ~12.8 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, using 3.7GB of its ~7.8GB usable memory.

What is the best quantization of Nanbeige 4.2 3B for mobile?

Q4_K_M (2.7GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 9 quants available. Total memory needed is ~3.7GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Nanbeige 4.2 3B?

138 of the 139 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 127 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 102 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Nanbeige 4.2 3B?

54 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Nanbeige 4.2 3B good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, coding, reasoning. At 4.2B parameters, it balances quality and speed for daily use.

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