2026-08-20 · DGX Spark Class
A model scorecard round on DGX Spark Class · 122 GB: 5 models across 2 task sets. Every round is listed in the model scorecard, with its results side by side in one table.
DGX Spark Class · 122 GB · ds4 + llama-cpp · 3 trials per task · 2026-08-20 · gezel 2745e97 · catalog 0.1.36
Memory isn't shown for this round. This machine's graphics chip shares the computer's memory in a way our measurement can't see, so the number would read far below what the model really uses.
General capability
| Model | Size | Tasks passed | Quality | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| deepseek-v4-flash-284b-q2 | 284B | 33/33 (100%) | 7.8/10 (7 pieces) | 16.9 tok/s output 680 tok/s prefill | — |
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: q8_0) | 27B | 32/32 (100%) | 8.2/10 (9 pieces) | 12.1 tok/s output 706 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| qwen3.6-27b-q8 (kv: q8_0) | 27B | 30/31 (97%) | 8.2/10 (9 pieces) | 7.8 tok/s output 725 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| btl4-35b-q4 (kv: q8_0) | 35B | 27/31 (87%) | 7.8/10 (8 pieces) | 73.2 tok/s output 1,608 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| gemma4-e4b-q4 (kv: f16) | 8B | 25/33 (76%) | 6.2/10 (3 pieces) | 65.4 tok/s output 4,698 tok/s prefill | 128K |
Tasks in this set: 11.
Office and knowledge work
| Model | Size | Tasks passed | Quality | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: q8_0) | 27B | 35/39 (90%) | 7.2/10 (27 pieces) | 12.1 tok/s output 706 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| deepseek-v4-flash-284b-q2 | 284B | 34/39 (87%) | 6.5/10 (26 pieces) | 16.9 tok/s output 680 tok/s prefill | — |
| qwen3.6-27b-q8 (kv: q8_0) | 27B | 32/39 (82%) | 6.8/10 (27 pieces) | 7.8 tok/s output 725 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| btl4-35b-q4 (kv: q8_0) | 35B | 31/39 (79%) | 6.7/10 (27 pieces) | 73.2 tok/s output 1,608 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| gemma4-e4b-q4 (kv: f16) | 8B | 31/39 (79%) | 5.2/10 (26 pieces) | 65.4 tok/s output 4,698 tok/s prefill | 128K |
Tasks in this set: 13.