When Will Open-Source Models Hit 3T Parameters?
TheZachMueller · x · 2026-07-15
A discussion around the feasibility of open-source models reaching the 3T parameter scale. A cited tweet suggests that it only takes one more iteration of open-source SOTA (like a potential K3 model) and a whitepaper on distillation to drastically shift the industry landscape. It notes that paired with good UX, current open-source models can already meet 90% of the needs for 90% of users.
In the replies, to the question of how to "sanely" run a 3T parameter model, someone provided a direct hardware answer: 8x8xB200 (meaning 8 nodes, each equipped with 8 B200 GPUs).
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