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Quantization

Reduce model precision to save VRAM and increase throughput

Quantization is the most impactful optimization for reducing LLM memory requirements. By converting model weights from 16-bit floating point to 8-bit or 4-bit integers, you can cut VRAM usage by 2-4x with minimal quality loss. Modern quantization methods like GPTQ, AWQ, and GGUF preserve model accuracy while dramatically reducing hardware costs. Whether you're deploying on consumer GPUs or scaling in the cloud, quantization makes previously impossible configurations viable.

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