When will 16GB machines run local LLMs on par with Opus-class models?
bit_freak · reddit · 2026-10-15
A Redditor asks when local LLMs matching Opus 5 will run comfortably on 16GB machines, noting Apple's on-device AI push. They speculate task-specific models (coding-only, design-only) could realistically fit in 60-80GB and eliminate subscriptions. An open-ended outlook discussion without data or conclusions.
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