KV Cache Optimization in GLM 4.7 Flash

A significant optimization has been identified for the GLM 4.7 Flash model, focusing on KV (Key/Value) cache management. The implemented change involves removing a component called "Air," which proves unnecessary for the KV cache's operation in this specific model.

VRAM Savings and Longer Contexts

The KV cache is a component that consumes a lot of VRAM, especially when working with large contexts. The optimization allows for saving significant amounts of VRAM, enabling the handling of much longer contexts without encountering hardware limitations. In practice, gigabytes of VRAM can be saved, paving the way for more complex and detailed processing with the same hardware.

Large language models (LLMs) require ever-increasing computational resources. Optimizations like this are essential to making these technologies accessible to a wider audience and pushing the limits of what can be done with existing hardware.