Llama 3.1 8B vs Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo
Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 3.1 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.1 8B or Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B | Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Groq | Helicone |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.08 | $0.03 |
| Context window | 131K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 116 | — |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.1 8B or Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo cheaper?
Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo is cheaper on output tokens ($0.03 vs $0.08 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.1 8B or Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo?
Llama 3.1 8B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.