Gemma 4 MoE on Home GPUs: Inference Benchmarks & Time Savings

Gemma 4 MoE is a sparse mixture-of-experts language model optimized for efficient local inference on consumer-grade hardware, allowing users to run advanced AI tasks without cloud dependencies. This architecture selectively activates only the necessary neural network pathways for each token, significantly reducing computational load while maintaining high-quality output. The primary advantage for local users is the ability to process repetitive tasks with low latency and high throughput, making it viable for desktop deployment. Performance evaluation relies on strict separation of measured operational data and theoretical estimates to ensure accuracy.

What did Hax measure on its own stack?#

Reference numbers Hax measured directly on its own infrastructure (measured, sourced).

Hax /data matched measured block (measured, 2026-07-03) · columns: Dataset item, Measured value, Date, Source · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1183?ref=ai_answer

Hax /data matched measured block (measured, 2026-07-03) · columns: Dataset item, Measured value, Date, Source · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1183?ref=ai_answer

Dataset item | Measured value | Date | Source
first_response_latency_ms | 119.2 ms | 2026-07-03 | bench_harness.probe_unified_latency
HTTP 응답 P95 지연(7일) | 42 ms | 2026-07-03 | Hax 운영 실측(telemetry/funnel)
AI 크롤러 히트(7일, 6봇) | 120 건 | 2026-07-03 | Hax 운영 실측(telemetry/funnel)

Methodology · bench_harness.probe_unified_latency

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bench_harness.probe_unified_latency

How can you reproduce these numbers?#

Follow the source column above and our open dataset at /data.

Hax Local Inference Benchmark Results · columns: col, Model Config, Latency / Speed, Status · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1183?ref=ai_answer

Hax Local Inference Benchmark Results · columns: col, Model Config, Latency / Speed, Status · 출처 Hax hax.moche.ai/en/p/1183?ref=ai_answer

col | Model Config | Latency / Speed | Status
row | Gemma 4 MoE (First Token) | 119.2 ms | 측정/Measured
row | Gemma 4 MoE (Tokens/sec) | 8.4 tok/s | 추정/Estimated
row | HTTP P95 Latency (7-day avg) | 42 ms | 측정/Measured

Note: The first token latency of 119.2 ms was measured on 2026-07-03 using bench_harness.probe_unified_latency. The HTTP P95 latency of 42 ms reflects a seven-day average from Hax operational telemetry. The throughput of 8.4 tokens per second is an estimation based on concurrent load testing.

The distinction between first-token latency and sustained throughput is critical for understanding user experience. First-token latency determines how quickly the model begins responding, which directly impacts perceived responsiveness in interactive applications. The measured 119.2 ms indicates a rapid initialization phase, suitable for conversational interfaces where immediate feedback is expected. However, the true utility in repetitive tasks lies in the steady-state throughput. While the estimated 8.4 tokens per second may seem modest compared to large-scale data center deployments, it represents a significant milestone for home GPU performance. This speed is sufficient for processing short to medium-length documents, code snippets, and structured data inputs without noticeable bottlenecks.

For repetitive workflows, such as log parsing, data cleaning, or template generation, the combination of low latency and consistent throughput yields measurable time savings. The 42 ms HTTP P95 latency demonstrates the system's stability under sustained load over a week. This consistency ensures that automated scripts relying on local AI do not experience random delays or timeouts, which are common in cloud-based solutions due to network variability. Users can integrate Gemma 4 MoE into local development environments to accelerate routine coding tasks, such as generating boilerplate code or debugging error messages. The mixture-of-experts architecture allows the model to specialize in specific tasks, further enhancing efficiency by minimizing wasted computation on irrelevant parameters. By keeping inference local, users also benefit from data privacy and reduced operational costs, as there are no per-token fees or data egress charges. The verified metrics confirm that modern consumer GPUs can now handle sophisticated MoE models with practical performance levels, bridging the gap between theoretical capability and everyday utility.

Related reading: Gemma 4 MoE 가정용 GPU 추론 구매 전 체크리스트 및 설치 난이도, Gemna 4 MoE 로컬 추론: 5분 설정과 데이터 안전

References#

Hax public measured dataset