--- title: "gpt-3.5-turbo-16k - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-3.5-turbo-16k from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-16k" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-16k.md" --- # gpt-3.5-turbo-16k - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-3.5-turbo-16k from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About gpt-3.5-turbo-16k gpt-3.5-turbo-16k is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 91 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2322 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 11% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo-16k supports 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.** - **$3.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$4.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-3.5-turbo-16k supports: Prompt Caching, System Messages, Tool Choice. ## gpt-3.5-turbo-16k Pricing Overview At $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-3.5-turbo-16k ranks 2322 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 11% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo-16k is one of 91 OpenAI chat models, with support for prompt caching. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo-16k with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 | | anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.60 | $18.00 | | anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 | | anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 | | global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6.md) - [Compare global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-3.5-turbo-16k costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-3.5-turbo-16k.md) - [Check OpenAI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md) - [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-3.5-turbo-16k cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0? No. gpt-3.5-turbo-16k costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-3.5-turbo-16k may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-3.5-turbo-16k pricing compare to the average chat model? gpt-3.5-turbo-16k input pricing is $3.00 per 1M tokens, which is 500% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2322 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 11% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes gpt-3.5-turbo-16k different from other OpenAI models? Among OpenAI's 91 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo-16k ranks 70 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo-16k? The most comparable chat models to gpt-3.5-turbo-16k are: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.60/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M 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-16k costs? gpt-3.5-turbo-16k 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. 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