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eaddario 
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Experimental JQK and global target bits‑per‑weight quantization of Nanbeige/Nanbeige4.3-33B.

Unlike standard llama.cpp quantization that relies on fixed type heuristics (e.g., Q4_K_M), the Target BPW approach automatically optimizes per-tensor precision where it matters the most, and produces high quality models that meet a precise global size target.

Key Advantages:
- Better model quality: using JQK types can improve KLD between 10% to 50% compared to standard QK types, at the same bpw.
- VRAM Maximization: Can generate high quality models sized exactly to fit hardware constraints (e.g., fitting the model into exactly 24GB VRAM).
- Data-Driven Precision: Quantization mix is determined by actual weight error sensitivity rather than hardcoded rules, often yielding better PPL/KLD size trade-offs.

Information about JQK types: eaddario/JQ2_K-JQ6_K-Test-Models

Full benchmarks (PPL, KLD, ARC, GPQA, MMLU, etc.) and methodology in the model's cards.

JQK Quantization: eaddario/Nanbeige4.3-33B-JQK

Global target BPW: eaddario/Nanbeige4.3-33B-GGUF
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