LLM users debate KV cache precision over weight quantization for limited RAM

Users on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit are discussing the optimization of large language models, specifically questioning why Key-Value (KV) cache precision is sometimes increased before weight precision when RAM is limited. This approach, where KV cache is set to 8-bit while weights are reduced to 4-bit, is observed but lacks a clear explanation within the community. AI

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RANK_REASON User discussion on a technical optimization strategy for LLMs.

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