ChatGLM2 Models by Tsinghua Knowledge Engineering Group (THUDM)
This model family is considered obsolete. Consider newer alternatives in Related Model Families below.
1 model2023Up to 32k ctx
About
The second generation of THUDM's open-source bilingual (Chinese-English) ChatGLM model family. ChatGLM2-6B improved significantly over v1 with a 32K context window (extended via FlashAttention), 1.4T training tokens, and approximately 23% better MMLU performance. Released June 2023. Succeeded by ChatGLM3 in October 2023.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view
ChatGLM2-6BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 32k context and 6.2B parameters.
2023-0632k context6.2B parameters
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGLM2-6B | Use when the workload needs 32k context and 6.2B parameters. | 2023-06 | 32k context6.2B parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2023-06
1 current
ChatGLM2-6B
Current32k context6.2B parameters
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGLM2-6B | 2023-06 | 32k | 6.2B |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ChatGLM2 used for?
- The second generation of THUDM's open-source bilingual (Chinese-English) ChatGLM model family.
- How does ChatGLM2 compare to ChatGLM-4?
- ChatGLM2 by Tsinghua Knowledge Engineering Group (THUDM) is strongest where you need its listed use cases, while ChatGLM-4 by Tsinghua Knowledge Engineering Group (THUDM) is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. ChatGLM2 has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 32k context, while ChatGLM-4 reaches up to 128k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which ChatGLM2 model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because ChatGLM2 does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate ChatGLM2-6B with 32k context.
