AFM 4.5B vs Arch Router 1.5B
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| AFM 4.5B | Arch Router 1.5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 4.6B | 1.5B |
| Context | 66K | 33K |
| Architecture | ArceeForCausalLM | Qwen2ForCausalLM |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Other |
| Downloads | 1.5K | 1.6K |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Apr 2026 |
VRAM by Quantization: AFM 4.5B vs Arch Router 1.5B
| Quantization | Bits | AFM 4.5B VRAM | Arch Router 1.5B VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 9.7 GB | — |
| FP16 | 16.00 | — | 3.5 GB |
Verdict
AFM 4.5B supports a longer context window (66K tokens). Arch Router 1.5B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which has a longer context window, AFM 4.5B or Arch Router 1.5B?
AFM 4.5B supports 65,536 tokens and Arch Router 1.5B supports 32,768 tokens.
- What is the difference between AFM 4.5B and Arch Router 1.5B?
AFM 4.5B is a 4.6B model from Arcee AI, while Arch Router 1.5B is a 1.5B model from katanemo. Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.