text-embedding-3 Models by OpenAI
OpenAIProprietary
2 models2024Up to 8k ctxFrom $0.02/1M input
Details
ResearcherOpenAI
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models2
Released2024
Max context8k
Links
WebsiteAbout
OpenAI's third-generation text embedding model family with improved retrieval performance and configurable output dimensions.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
2 in view
text-embedding-3-largeCurrent
Use when the workload needs embedding and 8k context.
2024-01embedding8k context
text-embedding-3-smallCurrent
Use when the workload needs embedding and 8k context.
2024-01embedding8k context
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-3-large | Use when the workload needs embedding and 8k context. | 2024-01 | embedding8k context | Current |
| text-embedding-3-small | Use when the workload needs embedding and 8k context. | 2024-01 | embedding8k context | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2024-01
2 current
text-embedding-3-large
Currentembedding8k context
text-embedding-3-small
Currentembedding8k context
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-3-large | 2024-01 | 8k |
| text-embedding-3-small | 2024-01 | 8k |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-3-small | Vercel AI Gateway | $0.02 | — | Serverless |
| text-embedding-3-large | Vercel AI Gateway | $0.13 | — | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is text-embedding-3 used for?
- text-embedding-3 is used for embedding. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does text-embedding-3 compare to GPT Realtime 2?
- text-embedding-3 by OpenAI is strongest where you need embedding, while GPT Realtime 2 by OpenAI is the closest related family to check for realtime voice. text-embedding-3 has 2 listed variants and reaches up to 8k context, while GPT Realtime 2 reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which text-embedding-3 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with text-embedding-3-small through Vercel AI Gateway at $0.02/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate text-embedding-3-large with 8k context.
