llama.cpp vs MLX
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Local AI
Local AI
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C++ inference engine for LLMs. GGUF format, quantization, CPU and Metal/CUDA support. The foundation most local tools build on.
Apple's array framework for machine learning on Apple Silicon. Native Metal support, unified memory, first-class LLM inference.
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