Head-to-head · Ornith
Ornith 1.0 35B vs Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B
Ornith 1.0 35B needs ~23.2 GB at Q4_K_M; Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B needs ~22.4 GB. That ~-0.8 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 1 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 Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B needs ~22.4 GB; Ornith 1.0 35B runs on lighter hardware at ~23.2 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Ornith 1.0 35B · what runs Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Ornith 1.0 35B and Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B?
At Q4_K_M, Ornith 1.0 35B needs about 23.2 GB and Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B needs about 22.4 GB, a difference of ~-0.8 GB.
Should I run Ornith 1.0 35B or Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B?
Run Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B if your hardware has the ~22.4 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Ornith 1.0 35B (~23.2 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Ornith 1.0 35B · Ornith 1.5 35B-A3B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-09-07. See methodology.