Qwythos 9B v2

At the default Q4_K_M, 105 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 89 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 52 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
9B
Family
qwythos
Released
2026-07
Tags
chat · vision · reasoning

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
Q4_K_M5.7 GB~7.2 GB105 memory-fit · 89 usable
Q5_K_M6.5 GB~8.1 GB102 memory-fit · 86 usable
Q6_K7.5 GB~9.1 GB59 memory-fit · 59 usable
Q8_09.5 GB~11.2 GB59 memory-fit · 59 usable

Qwythos 9B v2 at Q4_K_M on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Qwythos 9B v2 on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Qwythos 9B v2 on a phone?

At Q4_K_M, Qwythos 9B v2 needs ~7.2GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means a 12GB+ Android phone or a 12GB+ iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Qwythos 9B v2 run on a flagship phone?

On the OPPO Find X8 Pro (Dimensity 9400) it runs at ~6.7 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, estimated from memory bandwidth. Anything above ~8 tokens/s feels smooth for chat.

Can an iPhone run Qwythos 9B v2?

Yes — the iPhone Air runs it at ~6.1 tokens/s at Q4_K_M, using 7.2GB of its ~7.8GB usable memory.

What is the best quantization of Qwythos 9B v2 for mobile?

Q4_K_M (5.7GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 4 quants available. Total memory needed is ~7.2GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Qwythos 9B v2?

105 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 89 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 0 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Qwythos 9B v2?

52 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Qwythos 9B v2 good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, vision, reasoning. At 9B parameters, it balances quality and speed for daily use.

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