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llama.cpp: what it is and what it runs on

llama.cpp is a free, open-source engine for running AI models on your own hardware. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It supports NVIDIA GPUs, AMD GPUs, Intel Arc GPUs and Apple Silicon GPUs, and can also run on the CPU alone. Best for: maximum control and the widest hardware support; the engine behind many other tools.

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TypeEngines and servers
Open sourceYes
Operating systemsWindows, macOS, Linux
GPU supportNVIDIA, AMD, Intel Arc, Apple Silicon, CPU only
Skill levelAdvanced
NotesRuns GGUF model files on almost any hardware, with GPU offload and a built-in server.

Which models can you run with llama.cpp?

That depends on your graphics card's memory, not the app. Pick your hardware:

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