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Phi-3.5

Small Model · Microsoft · Microsoft Research · Released Aug 2024
B-

Good (B-) — Capability Grade

Phi-3.5 was Microsoft's prior small-model generation. Multiple sizes. Now superseded by Phi-4 in most deployments.

74
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 6 Capability Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

General Reasoning
B-
Code Generation
B-
Math & STEM
B-
Tool Use & Agency
C
Multimodal
D
Safety & Alignment
B
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Release timeline & positioning.

  • Released Aug 2024
  • Multi-size variants
  • Superseded by Phi-4
  • MIT licensed

/ Best for

Legacy Phi-3.5 deployments.

/ Watch out for

Superseded. New deployments should use Phi-4 or peer small model.