Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking

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ERNIE-4.5-21B-A3B-Thinking is Baidu's upgraded lightweight MoE model, refined to boost reasoning depth and quality for top-tier performance in logical puzzles, math, science, coding, text generation, and expert-level academic benchmarks.

Specifications

Context Length
131,072 tokens
Input Price
$0.070/M
Output Price
$0.280/M
Capabilities
TextReasoning

About Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking

ERNIE-4.5-21B-A3B-Thinking is Baidu's upgraded lightweight MoE model, refined to boost reasoning depth and quality for top-tier performance in logical puzzles, math, science, coding, text generation, and expert-level academic benchmarks.

Strengths

  • Large context window (131k tokens) for long conversations
  • Advanced reasoning capabilities for complex problem-solving

Use Cases

  • Complex problem-solving and analysis
  • Content creation and writing assistance
  • General conversations and Q&A

Limitations

Performance may vary based on query complexity, context length, and task type. Consider using higher-tier models for production-critical applications.

Sample Prompts

Try these prompts to explore Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking's capabilities:

Think step-by-step through a complex problem and break it down into smaller parts

Analyze this scenario from multiple perspectives and identify the best approach

Explain your reasoning process for solving this problem

Tip: Customize these prompts to fit your specific needs and use cases.

Premium Model

This model requires credits to use. Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking offers advanced capabilities and high-performance features for production-grade applications.

Credits required for premium models. Free models are available without credits.

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