GPT-J 6B
by EleutherAI
Early open-source GPT-style model, historically significant.
Quick Facts
- Model Size
- 6B
- Context Length
- 2K tokens
- Release Date
- Jun 2021
- License
- Apache 2.0
- Provider
- EleutherAI
- KYI Score
- 7.1/10
Best For
Performance Metrics
Speed
Quality
Cost Efficiency
Specifications
- Parameters
- 6B
- Context Length
- 2K tokens
- License
- Apache 2.0
- Pricing
- free
- Release Date
- June 4, 2021
- Category
- llm
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Historic importance
- ✓Apache 2.0
- ✓Efficient
- ✓Well-documented
Cons
- !Outdated
- !Surpassed by newer models
- !Limited capabilities
Ideal Use Cases
Research
Education
Legacy applications
Experimentation
GPT-J 6B FAQ
What is GPT-J 6B best used for?
GPT-J 6B excels at Research, Education, Legacy applications. Historic importance, making it ideal for production applications requiring llm capabilities.
How does GPT-J 6B compare to other models?
GPT-J 6B has a KYI score of 7.1/10, with 6B parameters. It offers historic importance and apache 2.0. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.
What are the system requirements for GPT-J 6B?
GPT-J 6B with 6B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is 2K tokens.
Is GPT-J 6B free to use?
Yes, GPT-J 6B is free and licensed under Apache 2.0. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.
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