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New 3.8-27B model outperforms previous versions in quality and efficiency

A user on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA subreddit has found the 3.8-27B model to be significantly superior to previous versions like 3.5/3.6-35B. The user notes that while 3.8-27B requires more processing time, its output quality and attention to detail are exceptionally high. This new model also demonstrates improved efficiency, using fewer tokens and less RAM, allowing for more tasks to be completed within daily limits. AI

IMPACT This user's experience suggests a significant leap in model capabilities, potentially setting a new standard for performance and efficiency in local LLM deployments.

RANK_REASON User review of a model's performance compared to others.

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New 3.8-27B model outperforms previous versions in quality and efficiency

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

    3.8-27B has ruined 3.5/3.6-35B’s for me. It’s just *absurdly* superior.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1we8tl1/3827b_has_ruined_353635bs_for_me_its_just/"> <img alt="3.8-27B has ruined 3.5/3.6-35B’s for me. It’s just *absurdly* superior." src="https://preview.redd.it/09z7dwple2ph1.jpeg?width=640&amp;crop=smart&…