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title: "gpt-3.5-turbo-16k - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-3.5-turbo-16k from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-3.5-turbo-16k - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-3.5-turbo-16k from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-3.5-turbo-16k

gpt-3.5-turbo-16k is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2335 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 11% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo-16k supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter 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: Function Calling, Response Schema, 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 2335 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 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo-16k with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| 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-3-sonnet-20240229-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 |

- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1-0.md)
- [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-3-sonnet-20240229-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-sonnet-20240229-v1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-3.5-turbo-16k costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-3.5-turbo-16k.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-3.5-turbo-16k cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0?

No. gpt-3.5-turbo-16k costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 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 2335 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 OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo-16k ranks 303 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-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); 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). 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 OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $3.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.00.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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