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Orca 2

by Microsoft

8.3
KYI Score

Reasoning-focused model trained with progressive learning techniques.

LLMMicrosoft Research LicenseFREE13B
Official WebsiteHugging Face

Quick Facts

Model Size
13B
Context Length
4K tokens
Release Date
Nov 2023
License
Microsoft Research License
Provider
Microsoft
KYI Score
8.3/10

Best For

→Reasoning tasks
→Problem solving
→Analysis
→Research

Performance Metrics

Speed

8/10

Quality

8/10

Cost Efficiency

9/10

Specifications

Parameters
13B
Context Length
4K tokens
License
Microsoft Research License
Pricing
free
Release Date
November 18, 2023
Category
llm

Key Features

Strong reasoningProgressive learningInstruction following

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Excellent reasoning
  • ✓Good for size
  • ✓Microsoft research

Cons

  • !Research license
  • !Shorter context
  • !Medium size

Ideal Use Cases

Reasoning tasks

Problem solving

Analysis

Research

Orca 2 FAQ

What is Orca 2 best used for?

Orca 2 excels at Reasoning tasks, Problem solving, Analysis. Excellent reasoning, making it ideal for production applications requiring llm capabilities.

How does Orca 2 compare to other models?

Orca 2 has a KYI score of 8.3/10, with 13B parameters. It offers excellent reasoning and good for size. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.

What are the system requirements for Orca 2?

Orca 2 with 13B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is 4K tokens.

Is Orca 2 free to use?

Yes, Orca 2 is free and licensed under Microsoft Research License. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.

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