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Users seek small AI models for low-spec hardware after praising Gemma4 e2b

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A Reddit user on r/LocalLLaMA is seeking recommendations for small AI models that can run effectively on less powerful hardware. The user shared a positive experience with Gemma4 e2b, noting its speed and output quality, which they compared favorably to ChatGPT 3.5 and potentially ChatGPT 4. They also mentioned a previous positive experience with Qwen 3.5 4b. AI

IMPACT Identifies user demand for efficient, small-scale AI models suitable for consumer hardware.

RANK_REASON User discussion and recommendation request for existing models.

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Users seek small AI models for low-spec hardware after praising Gemma4 e2b

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/InsideYork ·

    gemma4 e2b is really good, what other small models work on crappy computers?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I run it on i5 6500 and I get 9t/s its really fast and the output is a lot better than ChatGPT 3.5 and maybe its as good as ChatGPT 4 but I didn't use that 4.0 much. What are other good small models? I used Qwen 3.5 4b before this and that one bl…

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