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GLM-4-32B-0414 vs GLM-4.6

GLM-4-32B-0414 needs ~20.5 GB at Q4_K_M; GLM-4.6 needs ~221.3 GB. That ~200.8 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 5 of the 14 devices below.

Spec GLM-4-32B-0414 GLM-4.6
Parameters32B357B MoE
Memory at Q4_K_M~20.5 GB~221.3 GB
Context window32k200k
LMArenanot rankednot ranked
LicenseMITMIT

Which devices run each

A representative spread across the memory range. Tap a verdict for the full breakdown.

Size at each quantization

Quant GLM-4-32B-0414 GLM-4.6
Q2_K 13.4 GB* 149.5 GB*
Q3_K_M 15.6 GB* 174.5 GB*
Q4_K_M 18.33 GB 216 GB
Q5_K_M 22.8 GB* 254.4 GB*
Q6_K 26.2 GB* 292.7 GB*
Q8_0 32.24 GB 379 GB
FP16 65.1 GB 714 GB

* derived from bits-per-weight; unstarred sizes are measured GGUF files.

Bottom line

The larger GLM-4.6 needs ~221.3 GB; GLM-4-32B-0414 runs on lighter hardware at ~20.5 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs GLM-4-32B-0414 · what runs GLM-4.6.

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FAQ

What is the difference in memory between GLM-4-32B-0414 and GLM-4.6?

At Q4_K_M, GLM-4-32B-0414 needs about 20.5 GB and GLM-4.6 needs about 221.3 GB, a difference of ~200.8 GB.

Should I run GLM-4-32B-0414 or GLM-4.6?

Run GLM-4.6 if your hardware has the ~221.3 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run GLM-4-32B-0414 (~20.5 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.

Full breakdowns: GLM-4-32B-0414 · GLM-4.6 · all models × devices.

Sources

Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.