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Reddit users call for smaller Qwen3.8 model sizes

A Reddit user on r/LocalLLaMA expressed a desire for more smaller and medium-sized versions of the Qwen model, specifically Qwen3.8 in sizes ranging from 27B to 397B parameters. The user argued that the trend of releasing extremely large, trillion-parameter models is not beneficial for the local LLM community, as most users cannot run them. Instead, smaller, capable models would foster innovation and provide a more accessible alternative to commercial frontier models. AI

IMPACT Advocates for more accessible model sizes, potentially influencing future development priorities for smaller LLMs.

RANK_REASON User commentary on desired model releases, not an actual release or announcement.

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Reddit users call for smaller Qwen3.8 model sizes

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Responsible_Fig_1271 ·

    We could really use Qwen3.8 in 27B, 35B, 122B and 397B sizes

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Instead of 2T+ models, continuing to release highly capable small to medium size LLMs would really help to keep this community vibrant. Hardly anyone can even dream of running the recent 1.5-2T+ beasts, while the range from the title could run co…