The best local LLMs right now
We tested 56 AI models you can run on your own computer. Here's the best one for every graphics card and Mac.
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Best local LLM for coding: we ran the code
56 models, 30 programming jobs, each checked against tests the model never saw. Here's who writes code that works.
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We made our document test harder. Here's what changed
Most models used to ace it. Now only a handful do, and the rankings moved a lot.
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Why we don't publish speed numbers
How fast a model runs depends on your exact computer and app, so any number we gave would be wrong for most people.
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Q4 or Q8: which version of a model should you download?
What the letters mean, how much quality you give up, and how to pick the right one for your computer.
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How to check how much memory your graphics card or Mac has
The one number that decides which local models you can run, and where to find it on Windows, Mac and Linux.
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How to run a local LLM with Ollama
Install one app, type one command, and you're chatting with an AI model on your own computer. No account needed.
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