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GLM vs Qwen3 for local use: which top open model to actually run

Qwen3-30B-A3B fits a 24GB card at ~17.5GB; GLM-4.5-Air needs ~60GB. GLM ranks a touch higher; Qwen3 runs on far less. How to choose, with sourced numbers.

Lena Fischer · 1d ago · 7 min

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Llama 4 vs Qwen3 for Local Use: The Honest Comparison

The quiet truth: for most home users, Qwen3 is the better default than Llama 4 Scout. Where each actually wins, the LMArena controversy, and the specific cases where Scout is worth it.

Lena Fischer · 3d ago · 7 min

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The Best GPU for Running Qwen3 Locally in 2026 (by Model Size)

Qwen3 isn't one model — it's a family from 4B to 235B, and the right GPU depends entirely on which you run. My VRAM-first map of every variant, the MoE trap that trips people up, and the used card I'd hand most people.

Lena Fischer · 3d ago · 8 min