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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 · 1h ago · 9 min