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User seeks help quantizing Qwen Image 2511 model to INT4

A user on Reddit is seeking assistance with quantizing the Qwen Image 2511 model to INT4 precision. While INT8 quantization works successfully, the user encounters model instability when attempting INT4, specifically for a ConvRot variant. The goal is to achieve INT4 quantization due to hardware limitations, as the user is operating with an RTX 4050 graphics card. AI

IMPACT This query highlights user-level challenges in optimizing large models for limited hardware, indicating a need for more accessible and robust quantization tools.

RANK_REASON User-level technical support request for model quantization.

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User seeks help quantizing Qwen Image 2511 model to INT4

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/ROBOTTTTT13 ·

    Need help quantizing Qwen Image 2511 into INT4

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I've been trying to quant specifically Phr00t's Qwen Rapid AIO, using ComfyUI-INT4-Fast nodes from BF16, but the model completely breaks.</p> <p>INT8 works perfectly, but I'm trying to get an INT4 ConvRot specifically because of my limited hardwa…