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# [Running A Billion Parameter Model (LFM3 1.7B) on a Raspberry Pi](https://dragosroua.hashnode.dev/running-a-billion-parameter-model-lfm3-1-7b-on-a-raspberry-pi?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A Raspberry Pi 4 can run comfortably (3t/s) LFM3 1.7B. Not usable for heavy coding, but good enough for an orchestrator.

Nov 4 · 3 min read · dragosroua.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua)

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I code since before it was vibey

I code since before it was vibey

## Responses 2

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[Robert Degallan](https://hashnode.com/@robertdegallan)

[2d ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/running-a-billion-parameter-model-lfm3-1-7b-on-a-raspberry-pi/6aeb5f5bc70a133bf2cb160d/comment/6af23681f421139d5b784866)

Hi Dragos, great article and video showcasing the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi for local inference 👏

[Dragos Roua](https://hashnode.com/@dragosroua)

[1d ago](https://hashnode.com/posts/running-a-billion-parameter-model-lfm3-1-7b-on-a-raspberry-pi/6aeb5f5bc70a133bf2cb160d/comment/6af23681f421139d5b784866#reply-6af2a0ef08a1dfdbaf639b47)

Glad it's useful, thanks!