Fixing Qwen3.8 27B overthinking: quantization and speed tips
Pyrolistical · reddit · 2026-08-27
Addressing reports of Qwen3.8 27B "overthinking", the author shares troubleshooting and configuration tips based on hardware specs.
Core findings:
- Speed Threshold: When generation speed exceeds 30 tokens/s (tg/s), the latency from extended thinking becomes negligible.
- Quantization Config: It is recommended to keep model quantization at least Q4 and leave the KV Cache unquantized.
Benefits:
- Reduces the chance of the model entering infinite loops.
- Maintains high output quality, ensuring the extended thinking proves its worth.
This advice applies to local deployment and performance tuning scenarios.
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