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@ GHOST
2025-02-09 18:18:28
# The Best AI Models to Run Locally (According to My Totally Biased Opinion)
I've spent a lot of time running local AI models, and after extensive testing (read: lots of random chats and questionable prompts), I've settled on my favorites. No benchmarks, no pointless metrics—just pure vibes and personal preference.
## 🏆 Best Overall: **Llama 3.1 8B**
If you want a general-purpose AI that does *everything* well, **Llama 3.1 8B** is the clear winner. It’s smart, coherent, and doesn’t go off the rails too easily. Whether you're chatting, building a assistant, or writing this model just works.
## 🔬 Best Technical Model: **DeepSeek-R1 8B**
Need something with a more *to-the-point* attitude? **DeepSeek-R1 8B** is the one. It’s less verbose, highly technical, and great for when you need precise answers instead of a paragraph-long essay. Perfect for hacking, cybersecurity, and other deep technical topics.
## ⚡ Best for Speed (and Dumb Fun): **Qwen 1.5 0.5B**
If you don’t need the smartest model and just want something fast, **Qwen 1.5 0.5B** is a solid choice. It responds quickly, makes decent small talk, and is good for simple chatbot-style interactions. Not the best at deep reasoning, but hey, sometimes you just need a dumb bot that replies fast.
## 💻 Best for Coding: **Starcoder2 7B**
Despite newer models dropping left and right, **Starcoder2 7B** is still *the* local coding model. It understands context well, generates clean code, and doesn’t hallucinate random syntax as much as other models. If you’re working on a coding project, this is still the GOAT.
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These are my go-to local AI models. If you disagree, that’s fine—just know that you’re *wrong*. Try them out yourself and let me know if you find any hidden gems worth running.
Happy local AI tinkering! 🚀
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