Model family
Model generation or family name (e.g. GPT-4 family, Claude 3 family)
What is model family?
Model generation or family name (e.g. GPT-4 family, Claude 3 family)
Why it matters
Understanding model family helps developers make informed decisions when evaluating models and providers. This metric provides a concrete, comparable data point — removing guesswork from the selection process. When you know the numbers, the data decides.
Where models stand
No data available yet for this metric.
How sourc.dev tracks this
sourc.dev verifies model family manually from official provider documentation, API responses, and published specifications. Every data point includes a source URL and verification date. When a value changes, the old value is preserved in the history table and the new value is recorded alongside it. Nothing is overwritten — the full timeline is always available.
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Frequently asked questions
How does sourc.dev measure model family?
sourc.dev verifies this attribute manually from provider documentation. Every data point includes a source URL and verification date. Changes are recorded in the history table — nothing is overwritten.
How often is model family updated?
This attribute is verified periodically against provider documentation. When sourc.dev detects a change, the new value is recorded alongside the old one with full provenance.
Why does model family matter for developers?
Understanding model family helps developers make informed decisions when choosing between models and providers. Rather than relying on marketing claims, sourc.dev provides verified, dated, source-linked data so the data decides.