It's actually crazy how good DSv4 Flash 0731 is

Reddit r/LocalLLaMA 08/14/26, 05:37 AM Models

Summary

The author expresses surprise at how good the DSv4 Flash 0731 model is, noting it runs on a sub-$2k computer and referencing the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.

I didn't think we'd get here so quickly. I can run this shit on a computer I spent less than $2k for (back before prices exploded). Crazy world Source: Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.1.1

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