K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B
Q4 GGUF download: IFM/K2-Horizon-MoVA-36B-A4B-GGUF - 22.37 GB on disk, read 2026-09-27. VRAM figures above are estimates; this is the actual file size.
Standard benchmarks
Performance across standard evaluations
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 82.2 |
| HLE | 23.4 |
| SciCode | 40 |
Source: Artificial Analysis component evals - updated 2026-11-01.
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B is a 37.4B-parameter apache-2.0 model from MBZUAI Institute of Foundation Models. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 22 GB of VRAM, placing it in the 12–24 GB GPU hardware tier.
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Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B need?
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B with 37.4B parameters needs approximately 22 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B better than other IFM models?
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B has 37.4B parameters with 524,288 context - a strong choice for general use.
What license is K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B under?
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B well?
With 37.4B parameters, K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B requires adequate VRAM. High-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 (24GB), RTX 5090 (32GB), or Mac Studio with unified memory are good options. Check our hardware directory for specific recommendations.
What is the best quantization for K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~27 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
How long can K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B's context window handle?
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B supports a 524,288-token context window - enough for very long documents, codebases, or multi-turn conversations. Real-world usable context may vary by implementation.
What models compete with K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B?
K2 Horizon MoVA 36B A4B competes with other 19B–56B. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.
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