Llama 3 70B Instruct vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Llama 3 70B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3 70B Instruct or MiniMax M3.1 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3 70B Instruct | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DevPass (LLM Gateway) | Venice AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.51 | $0.19 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.74 | $0.75 |
| Context window | 8K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Oct 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1221 | — |
FAQ
Is Llama 3 70B Instruct or MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper?
Llama 3 70B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.74 vs $0.75 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3 70B Instruct or MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.