GLM 4.6 vs GLM 4 9B 0414
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| GLM 4.6 | GLM 4 9B 0414 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 356.8B | 9.4B |
| Context | 203K | 33K |
| Architecture | Glm4MoeForCausalLM | Glm4ForCausalLM |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Downloads | 15.0K | 14.7K |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Apr 2025 |
VRAM by Quantization: GLM 4.6 vs GLM 4 9B 0414
| Quantization | Bits | GLM 4.6 VRAM | GLM 4 9B 0414 VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 152.3 GB | 4.4 GB |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 174.6 GB | 5.0 GB |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 156.7 GB | 4.5 GB |
| Q4_0 | 4.00 | 179.0 GB | 5.1 GB |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 214.7 GB | 6.0 GB |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 254.8 GB | 7.1 GB |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 295.0 GB | 8.1 GB |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 357.4 GB | 9.8 GB |
Verdict
GLM 4 9B 0414 needs less VRAM at Q4_K_M (6.0 GB vs 214.7 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. GLM 4.6 supports a longer context window (203K tokens). GLM 4.6 is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, GLM 4.6 or GLM 4 9B 0414?
At Q4_K_M, GLM 4.6 needs 214.7 GB and GLM 4 9B 0414 needs 6.0 GB, so GLM 4 9B 0414 is the lighter option to run locally.
- Which has a longer context window, GLM 4.6 or GLM 4 9B 0414?
GLM 4.6 supports 202,752 tokens and GLM 4 9B 0414 supports 32,768 tokens.
- What is the difference between GLM 4.6 and GLM 4 9B 0414?
GLM 4.6 is a 356.8B model from zai-org (GLM family), while GLM 4 9B 0414 is a 9.4B model from zai-org (GLM family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.