Long-Context Models Killed RAG. Except for the 6 Cases Where They Made It Worse.
Long-context models have shown to be less effective in certain retrieval scenarios compared to traditional methods. Specifically, there are six query types where using the entire corpus in context results in lower quality outcomes. The article discusses the cost and latency implications of long-context models versus retrieval methods.
- ▪Long-context models can be 125 times more expensive than retrieval methods for certain queries.
- ▪Latency for long-context models can be 10 to 25 times worse than retrieval methods.
- ▪Accuracy on complex retrieval tasks drops significantly when using long-context models beyond a certain token limit.
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