Consistent Output from OpenAI GPT-4o Model

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Consistent Output from OpenAI GPT-4o Model

Sakib Ali Choudhary 225

I am experiencing issues with obtaining consistent responses from the OpenAI GPT-4o model, despite following the reproducible cookbook and using the seed parameter. Each time the output varies. Are there any methods to achieve more consistent results?

We are currently utilizing the GPT-4o model with version 2024-05-13.

Thanks in advance

SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-19T09:46:55.84+00:00

Hello Sakib Ali Choudhary,

Greetings and Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Achieving consistent outputs with the GPT-4o model, even when using the seed parameter, can be challenging due to the model's inherent non-determinism. While the seed parameter is designed to enhance reproducibility, it does not guarantee identical responses across requests. Factors such as backend updates, model weight adjustments, and infrastructure changes can influence the consistency of outputs.

To monitor these variations, you can check the system_fingerprint field in the response. A change in this value indicates modifications in the backend, which may affect output consistency. Therefore, even with a fixed seed and identical input parameters, some variability in responses is expected.

To improve consistency, ensure that you are using the same seed parameter across all requests, along with matching values for temperature, max_tokens, and other generation settings. However, since complete determinism is not guaranteed, post-processing techniques or alternative models designed for higher consistency may be necessary for critical applications.I Hope this helps. Do let me know if you have any further queries.

Thank you!
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SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-20T10:21:39.31+00:00

Hi Sakib Ali Choudhary,

Did you get any chance to check the above response. Thank you!
SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-24T12:30:02.1833333+00:00

Hi Sakib Ali Choudhary,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

Thank you!

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SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-19T09:46:55.84+00:00

Hello Sakib Ali Choudhary,

Greetings and Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Achieving consistent outputs with the GPT-4o model, even when using the seed parameter, can be challenging due to the model's inherent non-determinism. While the seed parameter is designed to enhance reproducibility, it does not guarantee identical responses across requests. Factors such as backend updates, model weight adjustments, and infrastructure changes can influence the consistency of outputs.

To monitor these variations, you can check the system_fingerprint field in the response. A change in this value indicates modifications in the backend, which may affect output consistency. Therefore, even with a fixed seed and identical input parameters, some variability in responses is expected.

To improve consistency, ensure that you are using the same seed parameter across all requests, along with matching values for temperature, max_tokens, and other generation settings. However, since complete determinism is not guaranteed, post-processing techniques or alternative models designed for higher consistency may be necessary for critical applications.I Hope this helps. Do let me know if you have any further queries.

Thank you!
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SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-20T10:21:39.31+00:00

Hi Sakib Ali Choudhary,

Did you get any chance to check the above response. Thank you!
SriLakshmi C 6,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-02-24T12:30:02.1833333+00:00

Hi Sakib Ali Choudhary,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

Thank you!

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