Open4bits / Ministral-3-3B-Base-2512-GGUF
This repository provides the Ministral 3 3B Base model converted to GGUF format, published by Open4bits to enable efficient local inference with reduced memory usage and broad CPU compatibility.
The underlying Ministral 3 model and architecture are developed and owned by Ministral. This repository contains only a quantized GGUF conversion of the original model weights.
The model is designed for lightweight, high-performance text generation and instruction-following tasks, making it well suited for local and resource-constrained environments.
Model Overview
Ministral 3 is a next-generation transformer-based large language model developed for strong generalization and robust natural language understanding. This release uses the 3B parameter Base variant, optimized for general-purpose text generation, reasoning, and instruction compliance.
The GGUF format enables broad compatibility with popular local inference engines and efficient CPU-based runtimes.
Model Details
- Architecture: Ministral 3 Base
- Parameters: ~3 billion
- Format: GGUF (quantized)
- Task: Text generation, instruction following
- Weight tying: Preserved
- Compatibility: GGUF-compatible inference runtimes (CPU-focused)
Compared to larger models in the same family, this variant offers a favorable balance of performance and resource efficiency.
Intended Use
This model is intended for:
- Local text generation and conversational applications
- CPU-based or low-resource deployments
- Research, experimentation, and prototyping
- Self-hosted or offline AI systems
Limitations
- Reduced performance compared to larger or non-quantized variants
- Output quality depends on prompt engineering and inference settings
- Not specifically tuned for domain-specific or specialized tasks
License
This model is released under the original licensing terms of the base Ministral 3 model. Users must comply with the licensing conditions defined by the original model creators.
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