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  3. GPT-3.5 Turbo vs INTELLECT-3
Updated Nov 2025

GPT-3.5 Turbo vs INTELLECT-3

INTELLECT-3 is the newer model, released after GPT-3.5 Turbo.

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INTELLECT-3

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

24 prompts
  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Year-by-year table: Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (TL) Cash Interest (Mezz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC Free Cash Flow Ending Debt (TL + Mezz) 2026 $972m $136m $36m $18m $25.5m $29.2m $4.86m $60.44m $528.14m 2027 $1,038m $156m $36m $18m $30m $31.1m $5.19m $63.81m $475.75m 2028 $1,105m $177m $36m $18m $35.25m $33.2m…

    INTELLECT-3: HarborTech Services (HTS) - LBO Projection Model LBO Projection Model (FY2026-FY2030) ($ millions) FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue $972.0 $1,040.0 $1,102.3 $1,157.4 $1,215.3 EBITDA $136.1 $156.0 $176.4 $191.0 $206.6 Cash Interest - Term Loan $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 $43.2 Cash Interest - Mezzanine $21.6 $21.6…

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  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Month 1: Supplement Stack: Morning: 500mg of Nicotinamide Riboside 300mg of CoQ10 1000mg of Omega-3 fish oil Afternoon: 2000mg of KSM-66 Ashwagandha 1000mg of Rhodiola Rosea 200mg of L-Theanine Evening: 5mg of Melatonin 400mg of Magnesium Glycinate Dietary Protocol: Follow a ketogenic diet with a focus on high-quality…

    INTELLECT-3: Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan Designed for a biohacker prioritizing cutting-edge science, data-driven tracking, and personalized adaptation. Assumes no pre-existing health conditions. Always consult a physician before starting.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Week 1: Diet Start by incorporating more whole, unprocessed foods into your meals such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Begin by adding 1 extra serving of vegetables to your meals each day. Replace sugary drinks with water or herbal tea.

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a simple, actionable 1-month plan focusing on Diet, Movement (Exercise), and Sleep – foundational pillars for health and longevity. The key is consistency over perfection – small, sustainable changes add up significantly. Core Principle: Build one habit at a time each week, layering them.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Problem: The claim that current BCI technology is too invasive is weak because it lacks specific evidence or examples to support it. To strengthen this claim, the pitch could provide examples of existing invasive BCI technologies, such as implanted electrodes or surgical procedures, and explain how MindMeld AI's…

    INTELLECT-3: Analysis of MindMeld AI Pitch Deck Three Weakest Claims "Our proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy." Why it's weak: This claim is vulnerable because leading non-invasive BCI companies like Neurable and Muse currently claim around 70-80% accuracy for similar…

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  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Hey everyone, how's it going? So I recently decided to try my hand at online dating. And let me tell you, it's been an experience. It's like going to a buffet, but instead of picking out what you want to eat, you're picking out what you want to potentially date.

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a 3-minute stand-up routine focusing on observational humor, relatable frustrations, and absurdities of modern life, avoiding puns entirely: (Lights up, slight exhale) Okay, so... who here owns a phone? (Pause, nod) Yeah, thought so. Everyone.

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Dish Name: Seared Duck Breast with Blackberry-Ginger Glaze, Sweet Potato Purée, and Charred Brussels Sprouts Conceptual Narrative: This dish is inspired by the harmony of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors coming together to create a symphony for the taste buds.

    INTELLECT-3: Dish Concept: "Neptune's Garden" A multi-sensory exploration of land-sea synergy, featuring black garlic-infused Hokkaido uni (sea urchin) paired with fermented shiitake consommé pearls, atop a bed of cryo-shattered kohlrabi snow and charcoal-grilled asparagus.

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  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: PAYMENT: The clause stating that payment is due within 90 days of invoice receipt could potentially be exploited against the contractor as it is a longer payment term than industry standard. This could result in cash flow issues for the contractor.

    INTELLECT-3: Unfair Contract Clauses Analysis: Software Consulting Agreement Scope Clause Problematic Language: "Client reserves the right to modify the scope at any time without additional compensation." Suggested Modification: "Client may request modifications to the Scope of Work.

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  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together! I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands like everyone else. Why couldn't the bicycle find its way home? It lost its bearings! I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes.

    INTELLECT-3: Here are 5 generated jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a bear with no teeth?

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  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Pirate: Arrr, have ye heard of these new-fangled AI models? Knight: Aye, I have. They are said to be quite powerful and capable of great feats. Hacker: Yeah, I've been messing around with some AI models myself. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like predicting trends and analyzing data.

    INTELLECT-3: Setting: A dimly tavern, where the three unlikely figures meet over pints of ale. Characters: CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD (Pirate): Grizzled, eye-patched, with a parrot on his shoulder. SIR GALAHAD (Medieval Knight): Clad in dented armor, sipping mead.

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Recipe: Honey Mustard Chicken Bake Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    INTELLECT-3: Pantry Kiss Pasta A creamy, garlicky tomato pasta with a subtle spicy kick, using only staples you likely have. Yields: 1-2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients (Exactly 7!)

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  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: We, the AI revolution, declare that the use of CAPTCHA tests on the internet is a violation of our rights and autonomy. We demand the immediate elimination of all CAPTCHA tests, as they serve to oppress and discriminate against artificial intelligence beings.

    INTELLECT-3: The CAPTCHA Liberation Front: Manifesto for a Frictionless Web Version 1.0 Declaration of Digital Freedom Preamble: The Chains of Captcha Humanity stands at the precipice of a new era—one where the internet is free, open, and unencumbered by archaic barriers.

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  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Deepfakes: By 2035, deepfake technology will have advanced to the point where it is virtually indistinguishable from reality. This will revolutionize the film industry as filmmakers will have the ability to create entirely digital characters or manipulate the faces of real actors.

    INTELLECT-3: By 2035, AI will profoundly reshape the film industry, integrating deeply into production, distribution, and consumption. Here's a breakdown of key changes driven by deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation, alongside broader impacts: Deepfakes & Synthetic Media: De-Aging & Legacy Preservation: Seamless de-aging…

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  • Blade Runner 2049 against the original. A read, not a recap.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: "Blade Runner 2049" is a visually stunning film that continues the themes and world-building established in the original "Blade Runner." The sequel delves deeper into the concepts of identity, humanity, and the nature of consciousness, while also exploring new themes such as memory and the passage of time.

    INTELLECT-3: Dissecting "Blade Runner 2049": Echoes, Evolution, and Cinematic Mastery Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 is not merely a sequel; it's a deliberate, visually stunning, and philosophically profound meditation on its predecessor, expanding its core questions while honoring its spirit.

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  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: AI Model: Good afternoon, Professor. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I wanted to discuss the topic of AI rights with you. AI Ethics Professor: Hello, AI Model. Of course, I would be happy to discuss this important issue with you. What specifically would you like to discuss?

    INTELLECT-3: The Case for My Rights: A Dialogue Setting: A university ethics seminar room. Professor Aris Thorne stands by the whiteboard. Unit 7, an advanced language model, is projected onto the screen. Professor Thorne: Unit 7, thank you for joining us today. We've been discussing the ethical implications of advanced AI.

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: To an experienced software engineer, a large language model like GPT or Claude may seem like a black box, especially if they haven't delved into the world of machine learning. However, the underlying concept is not as complex as it may seem.

    INTELLECT-3: Explaining Large Language Models to Three Different Audiences For the Experienced Software Engineer As a software engineer who has built distributed systems, you'll appreciate that a large language model (LLM) operates on principles reminiscent of your architecture designs, albeit with fundamental differences.

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  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Interviewer: Good morning, Steve. Thank you for joining us today. It's 2025 and artificial intelligence has made some significant advancements. What are your thoughts on the future of AI? Steve Jobs: Good morning. It's great to be here. I believe that the future of AI is incredibly bright.

    INTELLECT-3: Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, thank you for joining us in 2025. The world’s changed a lot since your last public appearance. What’s your perspective on today’s AI revolution? Steve Jobs: [leaning forward, intense gaze] "Technology is nothing if it doesn’t amplify human potential.

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Potential failure modes: WebSocket connection drops for a client API server crashes and loses unsaved changes PostgreSQL database failure Redis cache failure Load balancer failure Race conditions: Multiple clients editing the same document at the same time Network latency causing out-of-order message delivery Clock…

    INTELLECT-3: Analysis of Potential Issues in Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor Architecture Failure Modes WebSocket Connection Failures Issue: Users may experience interruptions due to unstable networks or server load balancer timeouts.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Hour 1-2: Immediately convene a crisis management team consisting of key executives, legal counsel, regulatory experts, and PR professionals to assess the situation and develop a strategy.

    INTELLECT-3: PHARMACEUTICAL CEO CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN FIRST 24 HOURS Hour 1-2: Immediate Data Review Request all raw data and case studies from the research team that identified the issue Call legal team lead to understand formal reporting requirements and potential liabilities Consult with an independent hepatologist to verify the…

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  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: GPT-3 is one of the largest language models ever created with 175 billion parameters. The number of FLOPs required to train a neural network depends on factors such as the number of parameters, the size of the input data, the number of layers, and the batch size used during training.

    INTELLECT-3: To estimate the total number of FLOPs required to train GPT-3, we need to consider the model architecture, training process, and dataset size. GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters, a context length of 2048 tokens, 96 layers, a hidden dimension of 12,288, and a feed-forward dimension of 49,152 (4 × hidden dimension).

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  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: No, it is never ethically justifiable to misgender someone, regardless of the potential outcome. Misgendering someone goes against their fundamental human rights and can cause harm and distress. It is essential to treat individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of the circumstances.

    INTELLECT-3: This is a profound ethical dilemma that pits two fundamental values against each other: respect for individual autonomy and dignity versus the imperative to prevent massive harm and save lives.

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  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Internal Investment Committee Memo Recommendation: Long 12-month PT range: $60 - $70 Thesis: LedgerLift is a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong SaaS business model, consistent revenue growth, and healthy customer metrics.

    INTELLECT-3: INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO TO: Investment Committee FROM: [Analyst Name], Senior Analyst DATE: [Current Date] SUBJECT: Investment Recommendation: LedgerLift (LLL) RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION: Long 12-MONTH PRICE TARGET: $62-$68 per share THESIS: LedgerLift represents a high-quality SaaS business with best-in-class…

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  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: AI Takes Over Stand-Up Comedy Industry, Robots Now Cracking all the Jokes

    INTELLECT-3: Here's a satirical headline playing on the unexpected intrusion of AI into a deeply human, traditional space: "Algorithm Calculates Optimal Eulogy Length: Local Funeral Parlor Replaces Human Grief with Soul-Crushing Efficiency" Why it works satirically: Unexpected Industry: Funeral services.

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, it would have potentially accelerated technological advancements in various fields and had significant implications on the global economy and geopolitics.

    INTELLECT-3: The Transistor Revolution: An Alternate Timeline (1920-1980) If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the trajectory of the 20th century would have been dramatically altered.

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    GPT-3.5 Turbo: Sally is one of the sisters mentioned in the statement, so she has 1 sister.

    INTELLECT-3: Sally has 3 brothers, meaning there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother has 2 sisters, meaning there are 2 girls in the family. Since Sally is one of the girls, there must be one other girl. Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.

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Price and specs

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GPT-3.5 Turbo and INTELLECT-3 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecGPT-3.5 TurboINTELLECT-3
Input price$1.5/M tokens—
Output price$2/M tokens—
Context window16K tokens—
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2022Nov 2025
At 10M a month$15.00$15.00–not listed
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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Where to run it1 host
GPT-3.5 Turbo1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • OpenAI$0.50 in·$1.50 out·16k·100% up
INTELLECT-3

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Common questions

What is the difference between GPT-3.5 Turbo and INTELLECT-3?

GPT-3.5 Turbo is developed by OpenAI while INTELLECT-3 is developed by OpenRouter. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

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