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Code Davinci 001 vs Nemotron 3 Ultra

Code Davinci 001 (2021) and Nemotron 3 Ultra (2024) compare a coding-specialized model against a standalone API model. Code Davinci 001 ships a not-yet-sourced context window, while Nemotron 3 Ultra ships a 128k-token context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.

Treat this as a product-type comparison: Code Davinci 001 is coding-specialized model, while Nemotron 3 Ultra is standalone API model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.

Decision scorecard

Local evidence first
SignalCode Davinci 001Nemotron 3 Ultra
Product typeCoding-specialized modelStandalone API model
Best forcustom coding agents and code generationgeneral production evaluation
Decision fitCodingLong context
Context window128k
Cheapest output--
Provider routes0 tracked0 tracked
Shared benchmarks0 rows0 rows

Decision tradeoffs

Choose Code Davinci 001 when...
  • Local decision data tags Code Davinci 001 for Coding.
Choose Nemotron 3 Ultra when...
  • Nemotron 3 Ultra has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
  • Local decision data tags Nemotron 3 Ultra for Long context.

Monthly cost at traffic

Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.

Code Davinci 001

Unavailable

No complete token price in local provider data

Nemotron 3 Ultra

Unavailable

No complete token price in local provider data

Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.

Switch friction

Code Davinci 001 -> Nemotron 3 Ultra
  • No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Code Davinci 001 and Nemotron 3 Ultra; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
Nemotron 3 Ultra -> Code Davinci 001
  • No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Nemotron 3 Ultra and Code Davinci 001; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.

Specs

Specification
Released2021-07-012024-09-10
Context window128k
Parameters550B (55B active)
Architecturedecoder onlydecoder only
LicenseProprietaryNVIDIA Open Model
OpennessProprietaryOpen weights
Commercial useCommercial use with conditionsCommercial use allowed
Knowledge cutoff--

Pricing and availability

Pricing attributeCode Davinci 001Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input price--
Output price--
Providers--

Pricing not yet sourced for either model.

Capabilities

CapabilityCode Davinci 001Nemotron 3 Ultra
VisionNoNo
MultimodalNoNo
ReasoningNoNo
Function callingNoNo
Tool useNoNo
Structured outputsNoNo
Code executionNoNo
IDE integrationNoNo
Computer useNoNo
Parallel agentsNoNo

Benchmarks

No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.

Deep dive

The capability footprint is close: both models cover the core production surface. That makes context budget, benchmark fit, and provider maturity more important than a simple checklist. If your application depends on one integration detail, verify it against the provider route you plan to use, not just the base model listing.

Pricing coverage is uneven: Code Davinci 001 has no token price sourced yet and Nemotron 3 Ultra has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 0 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.

Choose Code Davinci 001 when coding workflow support are central to the workload. Choose Nemotron 3 Ultra when provider fit are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.

FAQ

Is Code Davinci 001 or Nemotron 3 Ultra open source?

Code Davinci 001 is listed under Proprietary. Nemotron 3 Ultra is listed under NVIDIA Open Model. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.

When should I pick Code Davinci 001 over Nemotron 3 Ultra?

Treat this as a product-type comparison: Code Davinci 001 is coding-specialized model, while Nemotron 3 Ultra is standalone API model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive. If your workload also depends on coding workflow support, start with Code Davinci 001; if it depends on provider fit, run the same evaluation with Nemotron 3 Ultra.

What is the main difference between Code Davinci 001 and Nemotron 3 Ultra?

Code Davinci 001 and Nemotron 3 Ultra differ most on context, provider coverage, capabilities, or pricing depending on the data currently sourced. Use the specs table first, then validate the model behavior with your own prompts.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.