text-embedding-ada Models by OpenAI
OpenAIProprietary
1 model2022Up to 8K ctx
About
OpenAI's Ada-based text embedding model family (legacy). text-embedding-ada-002 was the standard embedding model before text-embedding-3.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
1 in view
text-embedding-ada-002Current
Use when the workload needs embedding and 8K context.
2022-12embedding8K context
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-ada-002 | Use when the workload needs embedding and 8K context. | 2022-12 | embedding8K context | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2022-12
1 current
text-embedding-ada-002
Currentembedding8K context
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| text-embedding-ada-002 | 2022-12 | 8K |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is text-embedding-ada used for?
- text-embedding-ada is used for embedding. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does text-embedding-ada compare to GPT Realtime 2?
- text-embedding-ada by OpenAI is strongest where you need embedding, while GPT Realtime 2 by OpenAI is the closest related family to check for translation. text-embedding-ada has 1 listed variant 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-ada model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because text-embedding-ada does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate text-embedding-ada-002 with 8K context.
