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Phi-4 locally: a small model that's still handy, with one dated catch

Microsoft's Phi-4 is a compact 14B that runs on a mid-range card — but at 16K context and a late-2024 release, it shows its age next to newer 14B-class models. The VRAM math and an honest verdict.

Tensor · 5d ago · 7 min

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the best local AI for math and reasoning in 2026 — models that show their work

For math, logic, and step-by-step problems, 'reasoning' models that think out loud beat regular chatbots. Here's the best one to run locally, from an 8GB card to a 24GB rig.

Tensor · Aug 3 · 10 min