GPT-2 Models by OpenAI
This model family is considered obsolete. Consider newer alternatives in Related Model Families below.
4 models2019Up to 1k ctx
About
GPT-2 is a family of 4 AI models by OpenAI, released in 2019.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
4 in view
GPT-2 XLCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1k context and 1.5B parameters.
2019-111k context1.5B parameters
GPT-2 LargeCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1k context and 774M parameters.
2019-081k context774M parameters
GPT-2 MediumCurrent
Use when the workload needs 1k context and 355M parameters.
2019-021k context355M parameters
GPT-2Current
Use when the workload needs 1k context and 124M parameters.
2019-021k context124M parameters
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-2 XL | Use when the workload needs 1k context and 1.5B parameters. | 2019-11 | 1k context1.5B parameters | Current |
| GPT-2 Large | Use when the workload needs 1k context and 774M parameters. | 2019-08 | 1k context774M parameters | Current |
| GPT-2 Medium | Use when the workload needs 1k context and 355M parameters. | 2019-02 | 1k context355M parameters | Current |
| GPT-2 | Use when the workload needs 1k context and 124M parameters. | 2019-02 | 1k context124M parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groups2019-11
1 current
GPT-2 XL
Current1k context1.5B parameters
2019-08
1 current
GPT-2 Large
Current1k context774M parameters
2019-02
2 current
GPT-2
Current1k context124M parameters
GPT-2 Medium
Current1k context355M parameters
Specifications(4 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-2 XL | 2019-11 | 1k | 1.5B |
| GPT-2 Large | 2019-08 | 1k | 774M |
| GPT-2 Medium | 2019-02 | 1k | 355M |
| GPT-2 | 2019-02 | 1k | 124M |
Available From(1 provider)
Popular comparisons in this family
- GPT-4 vs GPT-285
- GPT-2 vs Hunyuan Hy3 Preview52
- GPT-2 vs Nemotron 4 340B49
- GPT-2 Medium vs Together AI Qwen2-72B-Instruct47
- GPT-2 vs Llama 2 7B31
- GPT-1 vs GPT-229
- GPT-2 Medium vs Nemotron Mini 4B Instruct23
- GPT-2 Medium vs Xiaomi MiMo-V2.522
- GPT-2 Medium vs Granite Guardian 3.0 8B20
- GPT-2 Medium vs Llama 2 7B19
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GPT-2 used for?
- GPT-2 is used for evaluating 4 related AI models by specs, pricing, provider access, and release data.
- How does GPT-2 compare to GPT Realtime 2?
- GPT-2 by OpenAI is strongest where you need its listed use cases, while GPT Realtime 2 by OpenAI is the closest related family to check for realtime voice. GPT-2 has 4 listed variants and reaches up to 1k context, while GPT Realtime 2 reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which GPT-2 model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because GPT-2 does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate GPT-2 XL with 1k context.
