Can SmolLM3 3B run on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?

YES — Runs Great

C52Usable
Estimated from fit model

SmolLM3 3B needs ~7.9 GB VRAM. AMD Instinct MI100 32GB has 32.0 GB. With Q4_K_M quantization, expect ~42 tok/s.

Runtime: llama.cppCapacity: RoomyBandwidth: HighStack: StandardBottleneck: Balanced
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Operating mode

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Interactive favors responsiveness, while light API and scale-out lean harder on serving readiness. The fit stays the same, but the recommendation lens changes.

Current mode

Balanced

Balanced for general local use. Keeps the ranking neutral across personal and serving workflows.

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Q4_K_M (Medium quality) 7.9 GB, 42.0 tok/s, Runs well
7.9 GB required32.0 GB available
25% VRAM used

Fit status

Runs well

Decode

42.0 tok/s

TTFT

4610 ms

Safe context

128K

Memory

7.9 GB / 32.0 GB

Memory breakdown

Weights1.8 GB
KV Cache2.0 GB
Runtime0.9 GB
Headroom3.2 GB

See how fast it feels

See how fast it feelsSmolLM3 3B on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB
1st promptCold start — includes initialization
>Solve: If a train travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far does it go?
Let me work through this step by step. Given information: - Speed = 60 mph (miles per hour) - Time = 2.5 hours Formula: Distance = Speed x Time Calculation: Distance = 60 mph x 2.5 h = 150 miles The train travels 150 miles. Double-check: at 60 mph the train covers 60 miles each hour. In half an hour it covers 30 miles. So in 2.5 hours: 60 + 60 + 30 = 150 miles. Confirmed.
2nd promptWarm — model ready, no init overhead
>What if the train stops for 20 minutes halfway?
The stop doesn't change the total distance covered while moving, but it affects total trip time. Breakdown: - First half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles - Stop: 20 minutes (no distance) - Second half: 1.25 hours at 60 mph = 75 miles Total distance: 150 miles (same) Total time: 2.5 h + 0.33 h = 2.83 hours Average speed: 150 / 2.83 = 53 mph The distance stays the same but average speed drops to 53 mph because of the stop.
Estimated: 42.0 tok/s decode · 4.6s TTFT (warm) · 105 tok/s prefill

What limits this setup

This setup is broadly balanced for this model.

No major red flags

This recommendation has enough memory headroom and acceptable estimated speed for the selected workload.

Best improvement path

Performance by workload

WorkloadGradeFitDecodeTTFTContext
ChatCRuns well42.0 tok/s2514 ms128K
CodingCRuns well42.0 tok/s4610 ms128K
Agentic CodingCRuns well42.0 tok/s6705 ms128K
ReasoningCRuns well42.0 tok/s5448 ms128K
RAGCRuns well42.0 tok/s8381 ms128K

Quantization options

How SmolLM3 3B (3B params) fits at each quantization level on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB (32.0 GB usable).

QuantBitsVRAMQualityFit
Q2_K
2
1.2 GB
LowC50
Q3_K_S
3
1.5 GB
LowC50
NVFP4
4
1.7 GB
MediumC50
Q4_K_M
4
1.8 GB
MediumC51
Q5_K_M
5
2.2 GB
HighC51
Q6_K
6
2.5 GB
HighC51
Q8_0
8
3.2 GB
Very HighC51
F16Best for your GPU
16
6.1 GB
MaximumC52

Get started

Copy-paste commands to run SmolLM3 3B on your machine.

Run

lms load SmolLM3-3B && lms server start

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Frequently asked questions

Can AMD Instinct MI100 32GB run SmolLM3 3B?

Yes, AMD Instinct MI100 32GB can run SmolLM3 3B with a C grade (Runs well). Expected decode speed: 42.0 tok/s.

How much VRAM does SmolLM3 3B need?

SmolLM3 3B (3B parameters) requires approximately 7.9 GB of memory with Q4_K_M quantization.

What is the best quantization for SmolLM3 3B?

The recommended quantization for SmolLM3 3B is Q4_K_M, which balances quality and memory efficiency.

What speed will SmolLM3 3B run at on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?

On AMD Instinct MI100 32GB, SmolLM3 3B achieves approximately 42.0 tokens per second decode speed with a time-to-first-token of 4610ms using Q4_K_M quantization.

Can AMD Instinct MI100 32GB run SmolLM3 3B for coding?

For coding workloads, SmolLM3 3B on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB receives a C grade with 42.0 tok/s and 128K context.

What context window can SmolLM3 3B use on AMD Instinct MI100 32GB?

On AMD Instinct MI100 32GB, SmolLM3 3B can safely use up to 128K tokens of context. The model's official context limit is 128K, but available memory constrains the safe maximum.

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