Head-to-head · GLM
GLM-4-9B-0414 vs GLM-4-32B-0414
GLM-4-9B-0414 needs ~7.2 GB at Q4_K_M; GLM-4-32B-0414 needs ~20.5 GB. That ~13.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 6 of the 14 devices below.
Which devices run each
A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.
Size at each quantization
* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.
Bottom line
The larger GLM-4-32B-0414 needs ~20.5 GB; GLM-4-9B-0414 runs on lighter hardware at ~7.2 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs GLM-4-9B-0414 · what runs GLM-4-32B-0414.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between GLM-4-9B-0414 and GLM-4-32B-0414?
At Q4_K_M, GLM-4-9B-0414 needs about 7.2 GB and GLM-4-32B-0414 needs about 20.5 GB, a difference of ~13.3 GB.
Should I run GLM-4-9B-0414 or GLM-4-32B-0414?
Run GLM-4-32B-0414 if your hardware has the ~20.5 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run GLM-4-9B-0414 (~7.2 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: GLM-4-9B-0414 · GLM-4-32B-0414 · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.