Open-Source Model Demanding 2TB VRAM
emax · x · 2026-07-16
The author jokes about the running costs of the new open-source model with the remark, "Who has 2TB VRAM these days?" The point is: while the model is "competitive and delightful," the average person simply cannot afford to run it.
This post isn't about technical details; it's a tongue-in-cheek reaction to the reality that even when large models are open-sourced, the deployment barrier remains incredibly high.
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