2026-09-08 · DGX Spark Class
A model scorecard round on DGX Spark Class · NVIDIA GB10 · 122 GB: 6 models across 4 task sets. Every round is listed in the model scorecard, with its results side by side in one table.
DGX Spark Class · NVIDIA GB10 · 122 GB · llama-cpp · 3 trials per task · 2026-09-08 · gezel 35c47b9f · catalog 0.1.56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen3.8-flash-next-iq4 (kv: q4_0) | 180B | 33/33 (100%) | 8.2/10 (9 pieces) | 24.5 tok/s output 380 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| gemma4-31b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30.7B | 32/33 (97%) | 6.6/10 (9 pieces) | 35.9 tok/s output 484 tok/s prefill | 90K |
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: f16) | 27B | 32/33 (97%) | 8.1/10 (8 pieces) | 28.6 tok/s output 752 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-q4 (kv: f16) | 35B | 31/33 (94%) | 7.8/10 (9 pieces) | 87.4 tok/s output 1,675 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| muse-glimmer-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 27/33 (82%) | 6.8/10 (9 pieces) | 12.4 tok/s output 932 tok/s prefill | 128K |
| nemotron3.5-lightning-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 22/33 (67%) | 5.1/10 (8 pieces) | 103.2 tok/s output 1,705 tok/s prefill | 64K |
Tasks in this set: 11.
Office and knowledge work
| Model | Size | Tasks passed | Quality | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-q4 (kv: f16) | 35B | 36/39 (92%) | 7.5/10 (26 pieces) | 87.4 tok/s output 1,675 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: f16) | 27B | 36/39 (92%) | 7.7/10 (26 pieces) | 28.6 tok/s output 752 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| gemma4-31b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30.7B | 35/39 (90%) | 6.9/10 (25 pieces) | 35.9 tok/s output 484 tok/s prefill | 90K |
| qwen3.8-flash-next-iq4 (kv: q4_0) | 180B | 35/39 (90%) | 8/10 (27 pieces) | 24.5 tok/s output 380 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| muse-glimmer-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 28/39 (72%) | 7.6/10 (26 pieces) | 12.4 tok/s output 932 tok/s prefill | 128K |
| nemotron3.5-lightning-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 19/39 (49%) | 6.3/10 (26 pieces) | 103.2 tok/s output 1,705 tok/s prefill | 64K |
Tasks in this set: 13.
Engineering work
| Model | Size | Tasks passed | Quality | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemma4-31b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30.7B | 20/30 (67%) | 5.1/10 (15 pieces) | 35.9 tok/s output 484 tok/s prefill | 90K |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-q4 (kv: f16) | 35B | 17/27 (63%) | 6.7/10 (16 pieces) | 87.4 tok/s output 1,675 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| qwen3.8-flash-next-iq4 (kv: q4_0) | 180B | 15/26 (58%) | 7.7/10 (14 pieces) | 24.3 tok/s output 420 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: f16) | 27B | 16/29 (55%) | 7.6/10 (16 pieces) | 28 tok/s output 749 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| muse-glimmer-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 13/30 (43%) | 5.7/10 (12 pieces) | 12.3 tok/s output 930 tok/s prefill | 128K |
| nemotron3.5-lightning-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 13/30 (43%) | 5/10 (10 pieces) | 103.2 tok/s output 1,705 tok/s prefill | 64K |
Tasks in this set: 10.
Complex workflows
| Model | Size | Tasks passed | Quality | Performance | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemma4-31b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30.7B | 17/27 (63%) | 2.7/10 (6 pieces) | 35.9 tok/s output 484 tok/s prefill | 90K |
| qwen3.8-flash-next-iq4 (kv: q4_0) | 180B | 16/27 (59%) | 0.5/10 (6 pieces) | 24.3 tok/s output 416 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-q4 (kv: f16) | 35B | 15/27 (56%) | 3/10 (6 pieces) | 87.4 tok/s output 1,675 tok/s prefill | 64K |
| qwen3.8-27b-q4 (kv: f16) | 27B | 14/27 (52%) | 2.2/10 (6 pieces) | 28.5 tok/s output 753 tok/s prefill | 256K |
| muse-glimmer-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 13/27 (48%) | 0.5/10 (6 pieces) | 12.3 tok/s output 921 tok/s prefill | 128K |
| nemotron3.5-lightning-30b-q4 (kv: f16) | 30B | 7/27 (26%) | 1.9/10 (6 pieces) | 103.2 tok/s output 1,705 tok/s prefill | 64K |
Tasks in this set: 9.