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llama.cpp adds MTP support for Qwen3-Next model

The open-source project llama.cpp has released version b10238, which includes Multi-Tentacle-Perception (MTP) support for the Qwen3-Next large language model. This update allows for more efficient local inference of Qwen3-Next on consumer hardware, including CPUs and GPUs. The release also features ongoing refinements to Python type-checks and the calculation of MTP layers, demonstrating llama.cpp's commitment to rapidly integrating and optimizing new open-weight models for local execution. AI

IMPACT Enhances local inference capabilities for the Qwen3-Next model on consumer hardware.

RANK_REASON This is a software update for an open-source project that improves compatibility with a specific model, rather than a new model release from a frontier lab.

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llama.cpp adds MTP support for Qwen3-Next model

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/jacek2023 ·

    model: MTP support for Qwen3-Next by yomaytk · Pull Request #25589 · ggml-org/llama.cpp

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1veca9y/model_mtp_support_for_qwen3next_by_yomaytk_pull/"> <img alt="model: MTP support for Qwen3-Next by yomaytk · Pull Request #25589 · ggml-org/llama.cpp" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/1TwwIpsgluUCb…

  2. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 Bahasa(ID) · soy ·

    llama.cpp b10238 Ships Qwen3-Next MTP — Plus KataGo, Kimi-K3 GGUF, & GPU AI

    <p>Today's digest highlights llama.cpp b10238's release with Qwen3-Next MTP support, alongside KataGo v1.16.4's experimental evaluation cache and Kimi-K3's GGUF format availability. We also delve into new AI infrastructure guidance from NVIDIA and AMD's AI Workbench, including Ne…