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Users discuss VRAM and quantization for decision models

The user is seeking guidance on running decision models, specifically inquiring about quantization sensitivity and VRAM usage. They note that vllm has released a family of decision models, and llama.cpp already supports them. The user is concerned about whether decision models, like autocomplete models, require higher quantization (e.g., Q8 over Q4) to maintain quality. Additionally, they question if these models consume more VRAM than their stated size and what that extra VRAM is used for, considering decision models may not have traditional "context" like standard LLMs. AI

IMPACT Provides insights into practical considerations for running specific types of AI models.

RANK_REASON User discussion about technical aspects of running models, not a primary release or research.

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Users discuss VRAM and quantization for decision models

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

    Running decision models: Picking quant, VRAM usage

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi, I see that vllm released d3 (a family of decision models) and llama.cpp already has support for them. I want to try them out. </p> <p>Are decision models sensitive to quantization? I know that for autocomplete (FIM) models like qwen-2.5-coder…