Running Kimi K3 (2.8T params) locally at full quality is possible
carrigmat · x · 2026-08-27
The author challenges the assumption that running the 2.8T-parameter Kimi K3 locally requires $100,000+ in hardware. They demonstrate a method to run the model at full quality locally, utilizing native experts and applying Q8 quantization strategies effectively.
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