Using Orca 2 13B on Microsoft Foundry
Implementation guide · Orca 2 · Microsoft Research
Microsoft Foundry exposes Orca 2 13B through model ID orca-2-13b. Use the setup steps, sourced pricing, capabilities, and official provider links below to validate this route before deployment.
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Quick Start
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- 2Use the Microsoft Foundry SDK or REST API to call
orca-2-13b— see the documentation for request format. - 3
Code Examples
Pricing on Microsoft Foundry
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.81 |
| Output tokens | $0.94 |
Capabilities
No model capability flags are currently sourced.
About Orca 2 13B
Orca 2 13B, developed by Microsoft, is a large language model designed primarily for research purposes. It is a fine-tuned version of the LLaMA-2 base model, focusing on enhanced reasoning capabilities in smaller language models. This is achieved through training on a synthetic dataset specifically created to improve reasoning skills. Orca 2 13B excels in tasks such as reading comprehension, math problem-solving, and text summarization. However, it is not optimized for chat applications and requires fine-tuning for specific tasks.