Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 3 Pro Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Gemini 3 Pro Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Neon | Neon |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.45 | $12.00 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Nov 2025 |
FAQ
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