Qwen 3.5 Models — Hardware Requirements

34 Qwen 3.5 models from Alibaba and the community, from the smallest that runs in 0.9 GB of VRAM at Q4 up to 403.4B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.

All Qwen 3.5 Models by Size

How Qwen 3.5 Compares — llmrun Composite Score

Qwen3.5 397B A17B is the highest-scoring Qwen 3.5 model with an llmrun Composite Score of 112.8 — #26 among 106 open models. The top proprietary model, Gemini 4 Carbon, scores 158.6. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much VRAM do I need to run a Qwen 3.5 model?

The smallest Qwen 3.5 model, Qwen3.5 0.8B, runs from 0.9 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M (smaller low-bit quantizations start at 0.6 GB with a noticeable quality loss). Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.

Which Qwen 3.5 models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?

30 of 42 Qwen 3.5 models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M, including Qwen3.5 9B, Qwen3.5 4B, Qwen3.5 9B The Defiant Fable Uncensored Heretic NEO IMATRIX MAX MTP.

What is the most popular Qwen 3.5 model to run locally?

Qwen3.5 9B is the most downloaded Qwen 3.5 model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 6.6 GB of VRAM at Q4_K_M.

How do Qwen 3.5 models score on benchmarks?

Qwen3.5 397B A17B leads the family with an llmrun Composite Score of 112.8, ranking #26 among 106 open models, while the top proprietary model, Gemini 4 Carbon, scores 158.6. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.