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LLM Performance on 16GB RAM: Qwen 3.5 9B Discussed

Users on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit are discussing which large language models can effectively run on devices with 16GB of RAM, specifically mentioning the Qwen 3.5 9B model as a potential candidate. The conversation focuses on optimizing model performance for limited hardware. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights the ongoing challenge of deploying large language models on consumer-grade hardware, indicating a need for more efficient model architectures.

RANK_REASON User discussion on a subreddit about running LLMs on limited hardware.

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LLM Performance on 16GB RAM: Qwen 3.5 9B Discussed

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 Français(FR) · /u/ikkiyikki ·

    Best model you can run on a 16GB phone?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Qwen 3.5 9B q6? </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/ikkiyikki"> /u/ikkiyikki </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1vw3g70/best_model_you_can_run_on_a_16gb_phon…