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title: "gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-3.5-turbo-0125

gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 91 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1293 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 supports function calling, prompt caching. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **16,385 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice.

## gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 Pricing Overview

At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 ranks 1293 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 is one of 91 OpenAI chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| deepseek-v3.2 | Azure | $0.58 | $1.68 |
| deepseek-v3.2-speciale | Azure | $0.58 | $1.68 |
| deepseek-r1 | DeepSeek | $0.55 | $2.19 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3.2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v3.2.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3.2-speciale](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/deepseek-v3.2-speciale.md)
- [Compare deepseek-r1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-r1.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125.md)
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## FAQ

### Is gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 cheaper than gpt-4.1-mini?

No. gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-mini costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-mini 20% more affordable for input. However, gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1293 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 91 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 ranks 20 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo-0125?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 are: gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); deepseek-v3.2 from Azure ($0.58/1M input tokens); deepseek-v3.2-speciale from Azure ($0.58/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 costs?

gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50.

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