Head-to-head · Granite
Granite 4.2 30B vs Granite 4.0 H Small
Granite 4.2 30B needs ~18.6 GB at Q4_K_M; Granite 4.0 H Small needs ~20.4 GB. That ~1.8 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 0 of the 11 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger Granite 4.0 H Small needs ~20.4 GB; Granite 4.2 30B runs on lighter hardware at ~18.6 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Granite 4.2 30B · what runs Granite 4.0 H Small.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Granite 4.2 30B and Granite 4.0 H Small?
At Q4_K_M, Granite 4.2 30B needs about 18.6 GB and Granite 4.0 H Small needs about 20.4 GB, a difference of ~1.8 GB.
Should I run Granite 4.2 30B or Granite 4.0 H Small?
Run Granite 4.0 H Small if your hardware has the ~20.4 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Granite 4.2 30B (~18.6 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Granite 4.2 30B · Granite 4.0 H Small · all models × devices.
Sources
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ollama.com · 3 sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M. Catalog updated 2026-10-05. See methodology.