Introducing ERNIE 4.5-21B-A3B-Base

Introducing ERNIE 4.5-21B-A3B-Base What is ERNIE 4.5 21B? ERNIE 4.5 21B in Action: Rapid translation from English to Chinese with Python Why Choose DigitalOcean 1-Click Models? How to Deploy ERNIE 4.5-21B-A3B Base on DigitalOcean Join thousands of developers who use 1-Click Models to dedicate their time to innovation rather than infrastructure About the author(s) Try DigitalOcean for free Related Articles Stop Building SaaS from Scratch: Meet the SeaNotes Starter Kit Announcing OpenAI gpt-oss Models on the DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI Platform Introducing langchain-gradient: Seamless LangChain Integration with DigitalOcean Gradient™ AI Platform By Waverly Swinton and Quinn Eckart Published: July 22, 2025 2 min read TL;DR: Baidu recently released ERNIE 4.5-21B-A3B-Base, a powerful open-source LLM Baidu recently released ERNIE 4.5-21B-A3B-Base, a powerful open-source LLM You can launch ERNIE 4.5-21B directly on DigitalOcean GPU Droplets with only 1-click - deploy in the cloud console You can launch ERNIE 4.5-21B directly on DigitalOcean GPU Droplets with only 1-click - deploy in the cloud console We put ERNIE 4.5-21B to the test for translation and it outperformed models like Qwen3 - check out our demo We put ERNIE 4.5-21B to the test for translation and it outperformed models like Qwen3 - check out our demo ERNIE (Enhanced Representation through kNowledge IntEgration) 4.5-21B-A3B-Base represents a significant leap in large language model development. Originating from Baidu’s extensive research, this model is celebrated for its unique knowledge-enhanced architecture, which allows for robust performance across complex natural language processing tasks, including sophisticated text generation, nuanced conversational AI, and comprehensive summarization. Its ability to integrate real-world knowledge into its understanding sets it apart, making it a compelling choice for intricate AI applications. Deploying ERNIE 4.5-21B on DigitalOcean empowers you to rapidly prototype and scale applications powered by a model that goes beyond surface-level text processing, without the overhead of intricate infrastructure configuration. ERNIE 4.5-21B is praised for its advanced multimodal capabilities, handling text, images, audio, and video, as well as its remarkable computational efficiency, allowing you to save significantly on AI infrastructure deployment costs while achieving high performance. We specifically put it to the test for translation, using an ERNIE 4.5 1-Click GPU Droplet to rapidly translate English files to Chinese. ERNIE mastered the task, translating line-by-line in mere moments. This efficient, line-by-line translation can be adapted for various file types, including markdown and doc files. Instant Deployment: Get models running with a single click—no manual installation required. Optimized Performance: DigitalOcean GPU Droplets provide powerful, cost-effective compute resources for AI workloads. Seamless Scalability: Easily scale your AI applications as your needs grow. Developer-Friendly: Simple, intuitive deployment through the DigitalOcean Cloud Console.