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GPT-4 Turbo

OpenAI
Released: 2023-11-06
Type: Frontier Model
Context
128k
Max Out
4.1k
Cutoff
2023-04
Params
Unknown

Evolution: What Changed?

  • Context window 8k -> 128k
  • Significant speed increase
  • Function calling optimization
Compared to gpt-4-0314

Evolution: What Changed?

  • Context window 8k -> 128k
  • Significant speed increase
  • Function calling optimization
compared to previous generation

The Breakdown

The GPT-4 Turbo represents a significant leap forward in OpenAI's lineup. Released in 2023-11-06, it targets developers and enterprise use cases with a specific focus on reasoning capabilities over raw conversational speed. While previous iterations in the Frontier Model category often struggled with complex multi-step instruction following, this model introduces a refined architecture that dramatically improves adherence to system prompts and reduces hallucination rates in technical domains. It competes directly with top-tier frontier models but carves out a distinct niche for workflows where precision and context retention matter more than creative flair. For businesses looking to integrate reliable AI agents, GPT-4 Turbo offers a compelling balance of performance and cost-efficiency.

The Good

  • 128k context window
  • Much faster than GPT-4
  • Cheaper pricing

The Bad

  • Sometimes 'lazy' compared to original GPT-4
  • Coding performance can be inconsistent

The Verdict

The standard for most of 2024 until GPT-4o arrived.

Performance Benchmarks

mmlu
87
math
72
human eval
72