Head-to-head · GLM
GLM-4.7-Flash vs GLM-5.3-Flash
GLM-4.7-Flash needs ~19.2 GB at Q4_K_M; GLM-5.3-Flash needs ~204.8 GB. That ~185.6 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 3 of the 11 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-5.3-Flash needs ~204.8 GB; GLM-4.7-Flash runs on lighter hardware at ~19.2 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs GLM-4.7-Flash · what runs GLM-5.3-Flash.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between GLM-4.7-Flash and GLM-5.3-Flash?
At Q4_K_M, GLM-4.7-Flash needs about 19.2 GB and GLM-5.3-Flash needs about 204.8 GB, a difference of ~185.6 GB.
Should I run GLM-4.7-Flash or GLM-5.3-Flash?
Run GLM-5.3-Flash if your hardware has the ~204.8 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run GLM-4.7-Flash (~19.2 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: GLM-4.7-Flash · GLM-5.3-Flash · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-09-07. See methodology.