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Phi-4
by Microsoft Research
Microsoft's compact model, capable enough for most tasks and designed to run on more modest hardware.
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The details
- Context Window
- 128,000 tokens — impressive for a model designed to run on regular hardware
- Cost
- Free — specifically designed to run well on less powerful computers.
- Open Source?
- Yes
- Input / Output
- Text
Best for
- Older / standard laptops
- Offline / no-internet use
- Reasoning & problem-solving
- Privacy-first use cases
Kevin’s take
“Microsoft built this one specifically to run on regular hardware. If you're curious about local AI but have a standard laptop, this is probably where I'd start.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
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