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Ornith 1.0 9B vs Ornith 1.0 35B

Ornith 1.0 9B needs ~7.1 GB at Q4_K_M; Ornith 1.0 35B needs ~23.2 GB. That ~16.1 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 7 of the 14 devices below.

Spec Ornith 1.0 9B Ornith 1.0 35B
Parameters9B35B MoE
Memory at Q4_K_M~7.1 GB~23.2 GB
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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 Ornith 1.0 9B Ornith 1.0 35B
Q2_K 3.8 GB* 14.7 GB*
Q3_K_M 4.4 GB* 17.1 GB*
Q4_K_M 5.6 GB 21 GB
Q5_K_M 6.4 GB* 24.9 GB*
Q6_K 7.4 GB* 28.7 GB*
Q8_0 9.5 GB 37 GB
FP16 18 GB 69 GB

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

Bottom line

The larger Ornith 1.0 35B needs ~23.2 GB; Ornith 1.0 9B runs on lighter hardware at ~7.1 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Ornith 1.0 9B · what runs Ornith 1.0 35B.

FAQ

What is the difference in memory between Ornith 1.0 9B and Ornith 1.0 35B?

At Q4_K_M, Ornith 1.0 9B needs about 7.1 GB and Ornith 1.0 35B needs about 23.2 GB, a difference of ~16.1 GB.

Should I run Ornith 1.0 9B or Ornith 1.0 35B?

Run Ornith 1.0 35B if your hardware has the ~23.2 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Ornith 1.0 9B (~7.1 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.

Full breakdowns: Ornith 1.0 9B · Ornith 1.0 35B · all models × devices.

Sources

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