A note about Parameters
In the context of large language models like GPT-3, "parameters" refer to the number of adjustable parameters or weights that are learned during training. These parameters essentially determine how the model behaves and are used to calculate the output of the model based on the input data.
A model with more parameters can typically capture more complex patterns and relationships in the data, which can lead to better performance on a wide range of natural language processing tasks. However, larger models also require more computational resources and can be more difficult to train and deploy.
In the case of GPT-3, each version has a different number of parameters, which correlates with the model's size, computational requirements, and performance. The largest version of GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters, while the smallest version has 300 million parameters. The number of parameters is a key factor in determining the capabilities of the model and its suitability for different applications.
Different versions of GPT-3
GPT-3 175B (Codename: GPT-3) - the largest and most powerful version of GPT-3, with 175 billion parameters.
GPT-3 13B (Codename: GPT-3) - a slightly smaller version of GPT-3, with 13.5 billion parameters.
GPT-3 6B (Codename: Curie) - a mid-sized version of GPT-3, with 6 billion parameters.
GPT-3 2.7B (Codename: GPT-3) - a smaller version of GPT-3, with 2.7 billion parameters.
GPT-3 1.3B (Codename: Ada) - a smaller and more efficient version of GPT-3, with 1.3 billion parameters.
GPT-3 760M (Codename: Babbage) - a smaller and more efficient version of GPT-3, with 760 million parameters.
GPT-3 300M (Codename: GPT-3) - the smallest version of GPT-3, with 300 million parameters.