# Local Model Lab

> Real local benchmarks, model by model.

A hands-on reference for running open LLMs on your own Mac or PC. Every guide is backed by real tokens/s, memory footprints, and quantization tests from our own rigs. Pick the right model and version with numbers, not vibes.

## Articles
- [Qwen vs Llama 3.1: Which LLM Fits Your Local Hardware?](https://ai-llm-model.com/post/92666/qwen-vs-llama-3-1-which-llm-fits-your-local-hardware)
- [Quantization Guide: Optimize Models for Local Hardware](https://ai-llm-model.com/post/54858/quantization-guide-optimize-models-for-local-hardware)
- [Secure Code: Run LLMs Locally for 2025 Development](https://ai-llm-model.com/post/75127/secure-code-run-llms-locally-for-2025-development)
- [Quantization Guide: Boost Local AI Speed by 25% Today](https://ai-llm-model.com/post/91494/quantization-guide-boost-local-ai-speed-by-25-today)
- [Llama 3.1 Guide: Run Powerful Local AI on Your Hardware](https://ai-llm-model.com/post/85427/llama-3-1-guide-run-powerful-local-ai-on-your-hardware)

## Knowledge Base
- [Full knowledge corpus, 107 curated cards](https://ai-llm-model.com/llms-full.txt)