Head-to-head · Ornith
Ornith 1.5 9B vs Ornith 1.0 35B
Ornith 1.5 9B needs ~6.9 GB at Q4_K_M; Ornith 1.0 35B needs ~23.2 GB. That ~16.3 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 7 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 1.0 35B needs ~23.2 GB; Ornith 1.5 9B runs on lighter hardware at ~6.9 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Ornith 1.5 9B · what runs Ornith 1.0 35B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Ornith 1.5 9B and Ornith 1.0 35B?
At Q4_K_M, Ornith 1.5 9B needs about 6.9 GB and Ornith 1.0 35B needs about 23.2 GB, a difference of ~16.3 GB.
Should I run Ornith 1.5 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 1.5 9B (~6.9 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Ornith 1.5 9B · Ornith 1.0 35B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-09-07. See methodology.