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Sparse activation and memory are different costs
Sparse activation can change the compute required per token, while all the model’s expert weights still need to be available to the serving system. Memory planning should therefore use the checkpoint size and runtime behavior, not only the active parameter headline.
Compare the exact variant and workload
The original Mixtral report does not establish the best deployment choice today. Compare the exact variant, precision, hardware, and task before making a cost claim.
What to remember
Compare output quality under the same budget.
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