Granite 4.2 8B vs Llama 3 8B Instruct
Llama 3 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Granite 4.2 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or Llama 3 8B Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | Llama 3 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Meta |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.14 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.14 |
| Context window | 131K | 8K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1319 | 1166 |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or Llama 3 8B Instruct cheaper?
Llama 3 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.14 vs $0.15 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or Llama 3 8B Instruct?
Granite 4.2 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.