Microsoft
Released: 2024-04-23
Phi-3 Mini
Model Specifications
Context Window 128k tokens
Parameters 3.8B
Pricing (Input) $0.10 / M tokens
Pricing (Output) $0.30 / M tokens
What is Phi-3 Mini?
Phi-3 Mini is a highly efficient 3.8 billion parameter model developed by Microsoft, released in April 2024. Despite its small size, it scores competitively on reasoning benchmarks due to its high-quality training datasets.
It is designed to run on consumer hardware, laptops, and mobile devices, providing a cost-effective option for edge AI applications.
Key Capabilities
- Ultra-lightweight footprint: Fits easily on mobile devices and edge systems.
- MIT License: Open for commercial integration.
- Strong performance: Out-performs older, larger models on reasoning tasks.
Ideal Use Cases
- Mobile app integration: Running models offline on smartphones.
- Lightweight text processing: Automating basic data classification.
- Low-cost search integrations: Serving as a fast routing layer.
Historical figures, architectures, and capabilities are for informational purposes only. Not technical, professional, legal, or financial advice. Sources: Benchmark evaluations derived from public developer statements.