Gemma 4HardwareGetting Started
Gemma 4 CPU Only: No GPU Needed, How Slow Is It
Gemma 4 with no GPU: which models fit in 8-64GB RAM, real tokens/sec, and why the MoE 26B model is the CPU sleeper pick.
July 14, 20268 min read
All Tutorials
Learn Gemma 4, step by step
Practical, no-fluff guides written for developers and curious tinkerers who want to run local AI without the headaches.
New to Gemma 4?
Start with a hardware check, then pick your setup path.
Gemma 4HardwareRTX 3060
Gemma 4 on RTX 3060: 12B Fit, Speed & Setup Guide
Can the RTX 3060 run Gemma 4? Yes — 12B fits comfortably in 12GB. Real VRAM numbers, tokens/sec, CPU offload, and the 8GB variant caveat.
July 14, 20268 min read
Gemma 4HardwareRTX 3080
Gemma 4 on RTX 3070 & 3080: VRAM Fit and Speed Guide
RTX 3070, 3070 Ti, 3080, and 3080 Ti tested against Gemma 4's memory needs. Faster than a 3060 — but 8GB is more limiting than you'd expect.
July 14, 20267 min read
Gemma 4MobileiPhone
Gemma 4 on Phone: Run It on iPhone or Android
Yes, Gemma 4 runs on phones. See which iPhones and Android phones qualify, the official app to use, alternatives, and real speed/battery numbers.
July 11, 202610 min read
Gemma 4HardwareMini PC
Best Mini PC for Gemma 4 in 2026: $300 to $2,000 Picks
Best mini PCs for Google Gemma 4 in 2026 — a $300 budget box, Mac Mini and Ryzen AI picks, with verified specs, prices, and real tokens/sec.
July 10, 202610 min read
DiffusionGemmaGemma 4Local AI
DiffusionGemma: Google's Experimental Diffusion LLM
Google's DiffusionGemma generates text 4x faster via diffusion, not autoregression. Specs, speed numbers, quality trade-offs, and real local setup status.
July 10, 20269 min read
Gemma 4Fine-tuneCoding
Gemma 4 12B Coder Fable5: What's in the Viral Finetune
Gemma 4 12B Coder Fable5 is a free community Python-coding finetune trained on Composer 2.5 traces — what it is, what's different, and how to run it.
July 10, 20268 min read
Gemma 4ComparisonHardware
Gemma 4 12B vs 26B A4B: Which One Should You Run?
Gemma 4 12B vs 26B A4B compared: benchmarks, memory footprint, QAT availability, modalities, and speed — which model actually fits your hardware.
July 10, 202610 min read
Gemma 4DownloadHugging Face
Gemma 4 Download Guide: Every Model & Format (2026)
Download Gemma 4 in GGUF, MLX, or safetensors. Verified Hugging Face repos, file sizes, Ollama tags, and license details for every model size.
July 10, 20269 min read
Gemma 4DSparkPerformance
DSpark and Gemma 4: What DeepSeek's Speedup Actually Means
Gemma 4 DSpark speedup claims hit 60-85% faster inference — here's what's actually verified, what's released today, and what still doesn't exist yet.
July 10, 20267 min read
Gemma 4Mac MiniHardware
Gemma 4 on Mac Mini: What Runs on 16GB–48GB M4
Which Gemma 4 model fits your Mac Mini M4 or M4 Pro. A config-by-config memory matrix, realistic tokens/sec, and setup steps for 16GB to 48GB.
July 10, 20268 min read
Gemma 4Mac StudioHardware
Gemma 4 on Mac Studio: Running the 26B and 31B Models
Which Mac Studio configuration to buy for Gemma 4's biggest models. Memory matrix for M4 Max and M3 Ultra, real tokens/sec, and an honesty check first.
July 10, 20269 min read
Gemma 4HardwareMacBook Air
Gemma 4 on MacBook Air: The Fanless Reality Check
Which Gemma 4 model actually runs well on a MacBook Air by RAM tier — M1 to M4, real tokens/sec, and why fanless thermal throttling matters.
July 10, 20268 min read
Gemma 4HardwareMacBook Pro
Gemma 4 on MacBook Pro: Every Model Has a Home Here
Gemma 4 on MacBook Pro: from M1 Pro 16GB to M4 Max 128GB, see which model fits each tier, real tokens/sec, and used-market prices before you buy.
July 10, 20268 min read
Gemma 4QuantizationHardware
Gemma 4 QAT: 31B Now Fits in 24GB VRAM
Gemma 4 QAT checkpoints cut memory needs by over 50% — the 31B model now runs on a 24GB GPU or Mac at near-BF16 quality. Here's what changed and why.
July 10, 20268 min read
Gemma 4GLM-5.2Comparison
Gemma 4 vs GLM-5.2: Can You Even Compare Them Locally?
GLM-5.2 is rising alongside Gemma 4 searches, but it's a 753B MoE coding model — not a local rival. Specs, benchmarks, and memory reality compared.
July 10, 20269 min read
BenchmarksPerformanceGemma 4
Gemma 4 Benchmarks: 31B & 12B Scores, Arena Elo, MMLU Pro
Complete Gemma 4 benchmark tables: 31B, 26B, 12B and E4B scores across Arena Elo, MMLU Pro, LiveCodeBench, vision and multilingual tests — with sources.
April 7, 202612 min read
FeaturesUse CasesGemma 4
What Can Gemma 4 Do? Features & Use Cases Explained
What can Gemma 4 do? A guide to Gemma 4 features and use cases across all five models, from on-device audio to workstation-scale agents.
April 7, 202615 min read
Gemma 4OpenClawMac Mini
How to Set Up Gemma 4 in OpenClaw on Mac Mini
Build the ultimate budget-friendly local AI assistant: Gemma 4 running through OpenClaw on a Mac Mini. Step-by-step setup guide covering Ollama integration, OpenClaw configuration, multi-channel access, and cost comparison with cloud APIs.
April 7, 20269 min read
Gemma 4OpenCodeMac Mini
How to Set Up Gemma 4 in OpenCode on Mac Mini or Mac Studio
A step-by-step guide to running Google's Gemma 4 as your local AI coding assistant in OpenCode on Mac Mini or Mac Studio. Covers model selection by memory, Ollama setup, OpenCode configuration, and optimization tips for daily use.
April 7, 20268 min read
Gemma 4Qwen 3.5Benchmarks
Gemma 4 vs Qwen 3.5: E4B, 12B, 26B, 31B Benchmark Matchups
Every Gemma 4 vs Qwen 3.5 matchup: E4B vs 4B/9B, 12B vs 9B, 26B A4B vs 35B-A3B, 31B vs 27B — real benchmark scores, memory footprint, and licensing. Updated 2026.
April 7, 202615 min read
Gemma 4LM StudioLocal AI
Run Gemma 4 in LM Studio: 12B Is Here for 16GB Macs
Set up Gemma 4 in LM Studio, including the new 12B model built for 16GB MacBooks. GGUF and MLX downloads, chat setup, and API examples.
April 7, 202610 min read
Gemma 4OllamaLocal AI
How to Run Gemma 4 in Ollama: Commands for Every Model Size
Yes, Ollama runs every Gemma 4 model. Exact ollama run gemma4 commands for E4B, 12B, 26B and 31B, RAM needs per size, image input, and API examples.
April 6, 202610 min read
HardwareGetting StartedGemma 4
Gemma 4 Requirements: Mac & GPU Guide (All 5 Models)
Gemma 4's five models, including the new 12B, need different hardware. See exact VRAM/RAM needs and which Mac or GPU runs each, per Google's docs.
April 4, 202615 min read