Llama 3 8B Instruct vs gpt-oss-120b (batch)
gpt-oss-120b (batch) is cheaper on output tokens, while gpt-oss-120b (batch) offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3 8B Instruct or gpt-oss-120b (batch) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3 8B Instruct | gpt-oss-120b (batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.03 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| Context window | 8K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 117B |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Aug 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1166 | 1365 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 26.0 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 75.8 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 140 |
FAQ
Is Llama 3 8B Instruct or gpt-oss-120b (batch) cheaper?
gpt-oss-120b (batch) is cheaper on output tokens ($0.14 vs $0.14 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3 8B Instruct or gpt-oss-120b (batch)?
gpt-oss-120b (batch) 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.