Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Ministral 8B (latest)
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 8B (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Ministral 8B (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Ministral 8B (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.08 | $0.10 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Oct 2024 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1187 | 1191 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 27.0 | 27.1 |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Ministral 8B (latest) cheaper?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.08 vs $0.10 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Ministral 8B (latest)?
Ministral 8B (latest) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.