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ERNIE 4.5

The model family includes the reasoning-focused 21B Thinking variant, the standard 21B model, and the high-capacity 300B model, each optimized for different workloads and deployment scales.
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ERNIE 4.5

ERNIE 4.5 excels in multilingual reasoning, cost-efficient inference, and flexible integration for enterprise and research applications.

Baidu ERNIE 4.5 API

Advanced Large Language Models for Text Generation and Reasoning

Baidu ERNIE 4.5 is a new generation of large language models designed for high-quality text generation, structured reasoning, and long-context understanding. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts architecture, ERNIE 4.5 delivers strong performance across a wide range of workloads while remaining computationally efficient and developer-friendly.

The ERNIE 4.5 family includes multiple model sizes and reasoning-focused variants, allowing teams to choose the optimal balance between cost, speed, and intelligence.

Model Variants

ERNIE 4.5 is available in several variants, each targeting a specific class of use cases—from lightweight reasoning to large-scale enterprise workloads.

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking

Optimized for Deep Reasoning & Complex Tasks

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Context: 131K
  • Tasks: text-to-text
  • Best For: Logical reasoning, mathematics, complex reasoning workflows, structured output and tool use.
  • Reasoning-First Mode: Enhanced performance on reasoning-centric benchmarks and multi-step workflows.

Pricing

Input: $0.0936 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B

Balanced LLM for General Purpose Text

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Context: 120K
  • Use Cases: General text generation, summarization, conversational AI, and lightweight content tasks.
  • Efficiency: Capable of extended context handling with efficient computation due to MoE design.

Pricing

Input: $0.0936 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B

High-Capacity Model for Throughput & Scalability

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 300B
  • Best For: Advanced generation, long-context workflows, and demanding AI applications across English and Chinese.
  • Context: 123K

Pricing

Input: $0.39 per 1M tokens

Output: $1.482 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B Paddle

High-Capacity Model for Enterprise-Grade Workloads

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 300B
  • Best For: Advanced generation, long-document comprehension, and complex AI tasks across English and Chinese.
  • Context: 131K tokens

Pricing

Input: $0.09295 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 8K Preview

Lightweight Preview Model for Rapid Development

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Best For: Fast experimentation, short-context text generation, and instruction following with efficient resource usage.
  • Context: 8K tokens

Pricing

Input: $0.858 per 1M tokens

Output: $3.289 per 1M tokens

Thinking vs Standard Models

The Thinking variant prioritizes deeper reasoning and logical accuracy. It is tuned to perform better on tasks that require planning, analysis, and stepwise problem solving.

Standard ERNIE 4.5 models focus on fast, reliable text generation and conversational performance. They are ideal for everyday AI use cases where speed and fluency matter more than deep reasoning depth.

Performance Benchmarks

Across the ERNIE 4.5 family, Baidu reports strong results on core text benchmarks:​

  • Overall text understanding: ERNIE 4.5 scores around 79.6 on composite text benchmarks, slightly above GPT‑4o’s ~79.14.​
  • Chinese‑centric benchmarks: C‑Eval and CMMLU: ERNIE 4.5 achieves SOTA or near‑SOTA accuracy, outperforming many Western LLMs in Chinese comprehension and reasoning.​
  • Multilingual / MMLU: ERNIE 4.5‑47B approaches or matches leading models like GPT‑4 and Claude on MMLU.

Core Use Cases

Advanced Chatbots & Assistants

  • Multilingual AI assistants for customer support, knowledge bases, and productivity scenarios requiring explanation and reasoning.​
  • Enterprise chat interfaces that must handle complex queries, policies, and workflows with consistent answers.​

Mathematics, STEM, and Education

  • Step‑by‑step solution generation for algebra, calculus, statistics and physics.​
  • Interactive tutoring, exam preparation, and explanation of proofs or derivations for learners.​

Code Generation and Debugging

  • Writing and refactoring code snippets, scripts, and simple applications, with explanatory comments.​
  • Explaining runtime errors, proposing fixes, and guiding developers through multi‑step debugging workflows.​

Knowledge‑Rich Content Generation

  • Drafting technical documentation, reports, analytical essays, and structured articles, especially in Chinese and English.​
  • Supporting RAG systems as the generation backbone when paired with vector search or databases.​

Comparison with Other Models

vs DeepSeek‑V3

  • ERNIE 4.5 slightly surpasses DeepSeek‑V3 on average text understanding benchmarks but may trail on pure coding metrics like HumanEval and LiveCodeBench.​
  • DeepSeek models are often favored for heavy coding workloads, while ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking is better aligned to multilingual reasoning, Chinese tasks, and general‑purpose chat.

vs GLM 4.7

  • Listings show ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking as highly cost‑efficient with strong reasoning performance, while GLM 4.7 aims for a more “frontier‑like” general LLM experience at a different price and context tradeoff.​
  • For workloads dominated by logic, math, and Chinese language, ERNIE is often the more targeted choice, whereas GLM focuses on broader general chat and multilingual coverage.

Baidu ERNIE 4.5 API

Advanced Large Language Models for Text Generation and Reasoning

Baidu ERNIE 4.5 is a new generation of large language models designed for high-quality text generation, structured reasoning, and long-context understanding. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts architecture, ERNIE 4.5 delivers strong performance across a wide range of workloads while remaining computationally efficient and developer-friendly.

The ERNIE 4.5 family includes multiple model sizes and reasoning-focused variants, allowing teams to choose the optimal balance between cost, speed, and intelligence.

Model Variants

ERNIE 4.5 is available in several variants, each targeting a specific class of use cases—from lightweight reasoning to large-scale enterprise workloads.

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking

Optimized for Deep Reasoning & Complex Tasks

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Context: 131K
  • Tasks: text-to-text
  • Best For: Logical reasoning, mathematics, complex reasoning workflows, structured output and tool use.
  • Reasoning-First Mode: Enhanced performance on reasoning-centric benchmarks and multi-step workflows.

Pricing

Input: $0.0936 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B

Balanced LLM for General Purpose Text

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Context: 120K
  • Use Cases: General text generation, summarization, conversational AI, and lightweight content tasks.
  • Efficiency: Capable of extended context handling with efficient computation due to MoE design.

Pricing

Input: $0.0936 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B

High-Capacity Model for Throughput & Scalability

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 300B
  • Best For: Advanced generation, long-context workflows, and demanding AI applications across English and Chinese.
  • Context: 123K

Pricing

Input: $0.39 per 1M tokens

Output: $1.482 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B Paddle

High-Capacity Model for Enterprise-Grade Workloads

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 300B
  • Best For: Advanced generation, long-document comprehension, and complex AI tasks across English and Chinese.
  • Context: 131K tokens

Pricing

Input: $0.09295 per 1M tokens

Output: $0.3718 per 1M tokens

ERNIE 4.5 8K Preview

Lightweight Preview Model for Rapid Development

  • Architecture: Mixture-of-Experts (MoE)
  • Total Parameters: 21B
  • Best For: Fast experimentation, short-context text generation, and instruction following with efficient resource usage.
  • Context: 8K tokens

Pricing

Input: $0.858 per 1M tokens

Output: $3.289 per 1M tokens

Thinking vs Standard Models

The Thinking variant prioritizes deeper reasoning and logical accuracy. It is tuned to perform better on tasks that require planning, analysis, and stepwise problem solving.

Standard ERNIE 4.5 models focus on fast, reliable text generation and conversational performance. They are ideal for everyday AI use cases where speed and fluency matter more than deep reasoning depth.

Performance Benchmarks

Across the ERNIE 4.5 family, Baidu reports strong results on core text benchmarks:​

  • Overall text understanding: ERNIE 4.5 scores around 79.6 on composite text benchmarks, slightly above GPT‑4o’s ~79.14.​
  • Chinese‑centric benchmarks: C‑Eval and CMMLU: ERNIE 4.5 achieves SOTA or near‑SOTA accuracy, outperforming many Western LLMs in Chinese comprehension and reasoning.​
  • Multilingual / MMLU: ERNIE 4.5‑47B approaches or matches leading models like GPT‑4 and Claude on MMLU.

Core Use Cases

Advanced Chatbots & Assistants

  • Multilingual AI assistants for customer support, knowledge bases, and productivity scenarios requiring explanation and reasoning.​
  • Enterprise chat interfaces that must handle complex queries, policies, and workflows with consistent answers.​

Mathematics, STEM, and Education

  • Step‑by‑step solution generation for algebra, calculus, statistics and physics.​
  • Interactive tutoring, exam preparation, and explanation of proofs or derivations for learners.​

Code Generation and Debugging

  • Writing and refactoring code snippets, scripts, and simple applications, with explanatory comments.​
  • Explaining runtime errors, proposing fixes, and guiding developers through multi‑step debugging workflows.​

Knowledge‑Rich Content Generation

  • Drafting technical documentation, reports, analytical essays, and structured articles, especially in Chinese and English.​
  • Supporting RAG systems as the generation backbone when paired with vector search or databases.​

Comparison with Other Models

vs DeepSeek‑V3

  • ERNIE 4.5 slightly surpasses DeepSeek‑V3 on average text understanding benchmarks but may trail on pure coding metrics like HumanEval and LiveCodeBench.​
  • DeepSeek models are often favored for heavy coding workloads, while ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking is better aligned to multilingual reasoning, Chinese tasks, and general‑purpose chat.

vs GLM 4.7

  • Listings show ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking as highly cost‑efficient with strong reasoning performance, while GLM 4.7 aims for a more “frontier‑like” general LLM experience at a different price and context tradeoff.​
  • For workloads dominated by logic, math, and Chinese language, ERNIE is often the more targeted choice, whereas GLM focuses on broader general chat and multilingual coverage.
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