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Glimmer LLM achieves 233.4 tps on 5090 GPU, reaches 256k context

A new model called Glimmer has demonstrated impressive performance, achieving 233.4 tps on a 5090 GPU with Dflash. Users are reporting that Glimmer can easily reach a 256k context window on 24GB of VRAM, a feat not easily accomplished by models like Qwen. This development has generated significant excitement within the local LLM community. AI

IMPACT Potential for more powerful and efficient local LLM deployments with large context windows.

RANK_REASON New model release with specific performance metrics and capabilities. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Glimmer LLM achieves 233.4 tps on 5090 GPU, reaches 256k context

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

    Glimmer: 233.4 tps on 5090 with Dflash

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>That's insane yo! I haven't had a chance yet to test it on my 4090 at home but it sounds so promising. And read here that 256k CTX is easily reachable on 24gb unlike Qwen. Super excited!</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="…