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Users request Unsloth re-quantize Qwen models with UD 3.0

A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is requesting that Unsloth re-quantize Qwen models using the newer UD 3.0 quantization method. The user highlights that UD 3.0 offers significant improvements over UD 2.0, comparing Q3 UD 3.0 to Q4 UD 2.0 in terms of quality. This would allow users to run older Qwen models with the benefits of the latest quantization technology. AI

IMPACT This request highlights user demand for updated quantization methods to improve performance on existing models.

RANK_REASON User request for model re-quantization using a specific technology.

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Users request Unsloth re-quantize Qwen models with UD 3.0

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Fancy-Snow7 ·

    Request: unsloth Please re-quantize Qwen3.6 35 A3B and 27B using UD 3.0

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>UD 3.0 seems to be a massive improvement over UD 2.0 Some of us still want to run the older Qwen models but would benefit from UD 3.0</p> <p>UD 2.0 vs 3.0 is like the difference between a full quant. So Q3 UD 3.0 is similar to Q4 UD 2.0.</p> </di…