GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct vs GPT Image 1
GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct or GPT Image 1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct | GPT Image 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vercel AI Gateway | Vercel AI Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $5.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $40.00 |
| Context window | 8K | 0 |
| Parameters | 20B | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Mar 2025 |
FAQ
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