PR #23198 by am17an avoids copying logits during MTP prompt decode in llama.cpp?

PR #23198 by am17an avoids copying logits during MTP prompt decode in llama.cpp.

This reduces memory operations, directly improving prompt processing speed?

This reduces memory operations, directly improving prompt processing speed.

Update recommended for faster local inference with models like Llama 3 or Mistral.

Open Source

r/LocalLLaMA May 17, 2026

⚡New patch eliminates redundant logit copying to speed up prompt processing.

Deep Dive

Time to update llama.cpp for improved prompt processing speed, according to a submission from /u/jacek2023.

Key Points

PR #23198 by am17an avoids copying logits during MTP prompt decode in llama.cpp.
This reduces memory operations, directly improving prompt processing speed.
Update recommended for faster local inference with models like Llama 3 or Mistral.

Faster prompt decode means snappier local LLM responses, critical for real-time apps and self-hosted AI.