Smeltcore

Smeltcore offers honest benchmarks for running open-weights textual generative models on your own GPU. Key features include: • Compatibility verdicts: Runs, Tight Fit, or Won't Fit • Real speed and VRAM numbers across 84 models and 27 consumer GPUs • Over 800 step-by-step installation recipes (llama.cpp, Ollama, ComfyUI, MLX) • A GPU Advisor tool for personalized recommendations This platform provides transparent performance data, free from vendor marketing or invented statistics. It details how various generative models perform on a wide range of consumer hardware, from an RTX 3060 to Apple Silicon, ensuring users can make informed decisions about their hardware investments. Each model-GPU pairing is thoroughly evaluated, giving users a clear picture of expected performance and resource utilization. Smeltcore is designed for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts looking to run generative models locally. It's ideal for anyone needing to verify hardware compatibility, optimize their setup, or troubleshoot installations. The comprehensive collection of installation recipes and the GPU Advisor tool make it easy to get started and maximize performance on your specific hardware, all under a CC BY-SA license with no signup required.