Tag: 4-bit quantization

Post-Training Quantization for Large Language Models: 8-Bit and 4-Bit Methods Explained

Post-training quantization cuts LLM memory use and speeds up inference by 2-3x without retraining. Learn how 8-bit and 4-bit methods like SmoothQuant, AWQ, and GPTQ make it possible-and what you need to know to use them.