Evaluating INT4 and INT8 Quantization in Model Training
More_Bid_2197 · reddit · 2026-07-16
AI Toolkit recently added options to train models using INT4 and INT8 conversions. The poster expressed confusion, noting that such ultra-low-bit quantization techniques are typically used to accelerate inference rather than training. The community aims to discuss whether introducing these techniques into the training phase offers practical value and if it significantly impacts the final model quality.
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