Gemma 4 MTP Drafters: How Multi-Token Prediction Delivers 2x+ Faster Local Inference

May 9 · 6 min read · On May 5, 2026, Google released Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters for the Gemma 4 family. The headline claim — up to 3x inference speedup — is technically accurate on specific hardware. The more realistic number for most developer setups is 1.7x ...