Is there a better option than llama.cpp for 4GB VRAM for Higher tokens/sec?
I want something that utilizes my system resources more efficiently—for instance, by managing my RTX with 4GB VRAM more intelligently—and delivers higher tokens-per-second, all without the burden of heavy dependencies like PyTorch.
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Key points
- I love the idea of running local models on consumer hardware.
- I currently use llama.cpp, but I’ve been looking for a "better" alternative for a while now.
- I’ve done my research, and honestly, I haven't found a solution yet.
- I came across plenty of options, but unfortunately, many were built on Python and heavy libraries like PyTorch, which would essentially exhaust my limited VRAM before the model even loaded.
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- [1]Is there a better option than llama.cpp for 4GB VRAM for Higher tokens/sec?r/LocalLLaMA (top, daily) · Oct 10, 01:14 PM
I want something that utilizes my system resources more efficiently—for instance, by managing my RTX with 4GB VRAM more intelligently—and delivers higher tokens-per-second, all without the burden of heavy dependencies like PyTorch.
I love the idea of running local models on consumer hardware.
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