GigaChat Models by Gigachat (Sberbank)
About
GigaChat is an advanced large language model (LLM) developed by Sberbank, renowned for its multifaceted capabilities in the realm of artificial intelligence. This multimodal AI chatbot is adept at a range of tasks, including responding to queries, generating coherent text, writing code, and creating images. Distinctively, GigaChat excels in Russian language communication, aiming to provide superior interactions compared to its foreign counterparts. Built on the NEural Omnimodal Network with Knowledge-Awareness (NeONKA) foundation, it integrates various neural networks and emphasizes human feedback to enhance its performance. Initially launched for closed beta testing, it is intended to serve a diverse audience comprising students, researchers, and businesses. While specific technical details are scarce, it is noted for leveraging a model architecture consisting of approximately 13 billion parameters.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigaChat Pro | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2023-06 | 8k context | Current |
| GigaChat Lite+ | Use when the workload needs 32k context. | 2023-06 | 32k context | Current |
| GigaChat Lite | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2023-06 | 8k context | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release groupSpecifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| GigaChat Pro | 2023-06 | 8k |
| GigaChat Lite+ | 2023-06 | 32k |
| GigaChat Lite | 2023-06 | 8k |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GigaChat used for?
- GigaChat is used for coding and chatbot and role-playing use cases. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does GigaChat compare to Claude 3?
- GigaChat by Gigachat (Sberbank) is strongest where you need coding, while Claude 3 by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for vision and multimodal work. GigaChat has 3 listed variants and reaches up to 32k context, while Claude 3 reaches up to 200k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which GigaChat model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because GigaChat does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate GigaChat Lite+ with 32k context.