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AI enthusiasts anticipate Qwen4's release, comparing it to Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

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Users on r/LocalLLaMA are discussing expectations for the upcoming Qwen4 model. The conversation is spurred by the impressive performance of the Qwen3.8-Flash-Next preview model, leading some to believe that Qwen4 might not require larger models in the future. Participants are debating whether Qwen4 will significantly outperform the current QFN model or if the existing architecture is already near its optimal performance for its size. AI

IMPACT Anticipation builds for Qwen4, with users debating its potential to surpass current models and influence future model development.

RANK_REASON User discussion and speculation about an upcoming model release, not a direct announcement.

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AI enthusiasts anticipate Qwen4's release, comparing it to Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

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User discussion and speculation about an upcoming model release, not a direct announcement.
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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/spaceman_ ·

    Qwen4 expectations

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Not trying to predict which model sizes they're going to release, but seeing how massively impressive Qwen3.8-Flash-Next is for its size despite being a preview model meant for showcasing and implementing the new arch, it feels like when Qwen4 hi…

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