Tested Microsoft Phi4 14B on my Linux server.

44.8 t/s avg. 9.4GB VRAM. Three runs, three nearly identical speeds --one of the most consistent models I've tested. No drama, no variance, just a quiet workhorse. Most models get chattier as context builds. Not this one.

Turns out Microsoft was cooking at home while everyone assumed they just ordered a carry out from OpenAI.

Read the full breakdown below.

#LocalAI #Ollama #LLM #phi4 #Homela

https://goarcherdynamics.com/2026/03/27/aihome-phi4-14b-review/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

AI@Home – Phi4 14B Review

Conditions & Context Today we are investigating Microsoft’s serious foray into open LLM models, the Phi4 in 14B weight. An interesting iteration. I’m saying interesting, because it&…

Archer Dynamics