GGUF vs GPTQ vs AWQ vs EXL2: LLM Model Formats Explained (2026)

GGUF, GPTQ, AWQ, EXL2, and EXL3 solve the same problem in different ways. This guide separates file containers from quantization methods. It explains bits per weight, calibration, and hardware fit. Then it shows which format to pick for Macs, consumer GPUs, and production serving. The post GGUF vs GPTQ vs AWQ vs EXL2: LLM Model Formats Explained (2026) appeared first on MarkTechPost.