[r/LocalLLaMA] Gemma 4 26b is the perfect all around local model and I'm surprised how well it does.

Summary

A user with a 64GB Mac found Gemma 4 26b to be an excellent all-around local AI model, performing well in coding tasks like creating a Doom-style raycaster without overloading their system. They noted it surpassed the previously favored Qwen 3 Coder Next (4-bit variant), which often pushed their system to its limits and struggled with tool use. This suggests Gemma 4 26b is a strong contender for efficient local inference on consumer hardware.

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