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Llama 4 Quantized: GGUF Sizes & Memory, Explained Honestly

Quantization is the only reason Scout runs at home — but MoE means you shrink all 109B, not the 17B active. The honest GGUF memory ladder, the Q4_K_M sweet spot, and how low you can safely go.

Lena Fischer · 3d ago · 8 min

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How to Quantize a Local LLM in 2026 (GGUF Q4 vs Q6 vs Q8 — and What You Lose)

Quantization is the trick that lets a 16GB card run models it has no business running. Here's how GGUF quant levels work, which one I default to, the memory math, and the honest quality trade — so you get the most model your VRAM can hold.

Lena Fischer · 3d ago · 9 min