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2026-08-04
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artificial-intelligence
How to Run an 80B Qwen Model in 4.3GB of RAM: The Edge AI Revolution Explained
In 2026, edge inference has advanced to the point where an 80B Qwen model runs in just 4.3GB of RAM on a MacBook Pro, and a 35B model runs on an iPhone 18 Pro. This is achieved through a combination o…