Head-to-head · Qwen3.6
Qwen3.6 27B vs Qwen3.6 35B-A3B
Qwen3.6 27B needs ~18.9 GB at Q4_K_M; Qwen3.6 35B-A3B needs ~24.5 GB. That ~5.6 GB gap decides which hardware runs each; they differ on 1 of the 14 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 Qwen3.6 35B-A3B needs ~24.5 GB; Qwen3.6 27B runs on lighter hardware at ~18.9 GB with more headroom and faster responses. Check each against your exact device: what runs Qwen3.6 27B · what runs Qwen3.6 35B-A3B.
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FAQ
What is the difference in memory between Qwen3.6 27B and Qwen3.6 35B-A3B?
At Q4_K_M, Qwen3.6 27B needs about 18.9 GB and Qwen3.6 35B-A3B needs about 24.5 GB, a difference of ~5.6 GB.
Should I run Qwen3.6 27B or Qwen3.6 35B-A3B?
Run Qwen3.6 35B-A3B if your hardware has the ~24.5 GB it needs and you want maximum quality; run Qwen3.6 27B (~18.9 GB) for lighter hardware, faster responses, and more memory headroom.
Full breakdowns: Qwen3.6 27B · Qwen3.6 35B-A3B · all models × devices.
Sources
Memory figures are estimates at Q4_K_M, validated 2026-08-03. See methodology.