Top-k Sampling
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Top-k Sampling is Limits the next token selection to the top-k most likely tokens.
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| Predicate | Value | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Affects | Token Selection | [1] |
| Affects | Token Diversity | [1] |
| Rdf:type | Llm Parameter | [1] |
| Parameter Id | top_k | [1] |
| Description | Limits the next token selection to the top-k most likely tokens | [1] |
| Typical Range | Any positive integer | [1] |
| Recommended Value for Stability | A small value (e.g., 1 or 5) | [1] |
| Related to | Output Stability Llm | [1] |
| Order in List | 2 | [1] |
| Recommended for Stability | 1 | [1] |
| Alternative Recommended for Stability | 5 | [1] |
| Mechanism | limits token selection to top-k | [1] |
| Affects Model Behavior | token-diversity | [1] |
| Controls | Randomness and Variability | [1] |
| Markdown Format | 2. **Top-k Sampling (`top_k`)**: | [1] |
| Has Description Field | Limits the next token selection to the top-k most likely tokens | [1] |
| Has Typical Range Field | Any positive integer | [1] |
| Has Recommended Value Field | A small value (e.g., 1 or 5) | [1] |
| Is Key Parameter | true | [1] |
| Has Recommended Value | A small value (e.g., 1 or 5) | [1] |
| Markdown Identifier | 2. | [1] |
| Has Recommended Range | 1 to 5 | [1] |
| Is Parameter of | Llm Provider | [1] |
| Has Inverse Relationship | larger values increase token diversity | [1] |
| Markdown Bold | Top-k Sampling | [1] |
| Markdown Code | top_k | [1] |
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