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Models
We recommend ISTA-DASLab first, then Unsloth and other providers, where a compatible model fits.
DeepSeekV4.1-Flash-1017
In the desktop app and the Terminal. What does not fit in memory is read from your SSD, so it needs a lot of free disk space.
| Set (IST-DAS) | Download | Free disk needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 bpw | 239 GB | about 245 GB |
| 2.00 bpw | 257 GB | about 265 GB |
| 2.25 bpw | 274 GB | about 280 GB |
Runs on NVIDIA RTX 30, 40 and 50 series (Windows and Linux) and AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 (Linux). Setup downloads the files and the DeepSeek engine, then starts the model.
strata launch --family deepseek41 --model ist-das-2.00bpw --plan
Measured with the 2.00 bpw set on Strata 0.2.5. Output is the speed of the answer, prompt is how fast Strata reads your input.
| Hardware | Output | Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 5070 12 GB, 64 GB RAM | 4 to 6 tokens/s | about 110 tokens/s (4K) |
| RTX 3060 12 GB, 46 GB RAM | 9 to 11 tokens/s | about 155 tokens/s (4K) |
| 1x Radeon AI PRO R9700, 251 GB RAM | 21 to 25 tokens/s | 320 to 360 tokens/s (8K) |
| 4x Radeon AI PRO R9700 | 74 to 77 tokens/s | 400 to 450 tokens/s (8K) |
Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
| Provider | Choices |
|---|---|
| ISTA-DASLab · recommended | Q2_0, IQ2_XS, IQ3_XXS, IQ3_S. Coder: IQ1_M for coding. |
| Unsloth | UD-IQ4_XS, UD-Q4_K_XL, UD-Q5_K_XL, UD-Q6_K_XL, Q8_0 |
| Gyro · agentionai | Gyro-S, Gyro-M. Lower memory use but slower. |
| Other options | Swift 1.5, NVFP4, OrcaRouter |
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
Unsloth: UD-Q4_K_XL, UD-Q6_K_XL, Q8_0. These are the currently documented packs for this model.
Not sure what fits? Choose a model for your computer.
Install
Desktop app
Download Strata for Windows, Linux or Mac →
Install the app, choose a model, and start chatting. There is one installer for each system. On first start the app downloads the engine for your graphics card. Help with the installer.
Files: Strata-0.2.5-windows-x64-setup.exe · Strata-0.2.5-linux-x86_64.AppImage · Strata-0.2.5-macos-arm64.dmg
Chat, files and a live preview in one window.
Terminal app
Prefer the terminal? Install Strata, then run strata launch.
Install commands
Linux / Mac
curl -fsSL https://github.com/Niko1221/Strata/releases/latest/download/install.sh -o install.sh && sh install.sh
Windows PowerShell
irm https://github.com/Niko1221/Strata/releases/latest/download/install.ps1 | iex
On Windows, open a new terminal afterwards. Then:
strata launch
Follow the prompts to download and start a model. Terminal guide.
Watch your model and hardware while it runs.
Build from source · Docker · Full install guide
Hardware
| Supported hardware | Guide |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 series | NVIDIA setup |
| AMD Radeon RX 7700 / 7800 / 7900, RX 9060 / 9070, AI PRO R9700 | AMD setup |
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 / 6900 · experimental | RX 6000 setup |
| Intel Arc · Linux | Intel setup |
| Apple Silicon · M1 or newer | Mac setup |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max · Strix Halo | Strix Halo setup |
Tools
Claude Code · Codex CLI · OpenCode · oh-my-pi · pi.dev · Hermes Agent · OpenClaw, and more through the OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs.
Run strata connect to see setup instructions for your tool. Connection guide.
Help
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