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Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model released with GSQ-RCO quantization, reducing size and boosting speed

A new version of the Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model, named GSQ-RCO, has been released, offering significantly reduced file sizes while maintaining near-baseline quality. This quantization method cuts the model size from approximately 80-95GB down to 68-76GB. A specific variant, Q2_0, is highlighted for its speed, claiming up to 6.2x better prompt throughput in coding tasks and improved overall latency compared to other quantization formats. AI

IMPACT This release offers a more efficient version of Qwen3.8-Flash-Next, potentially enabling wider adoption on resource-constrained devices and improving inference speeds for specific tasks.

RANK_REASON Release of a new model quantization with performance benchmarks.

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Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model released with GSQ-RCO quantization, reducing size and boosting speed

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