Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Qwen3.5-122B
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3.5-122B offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.5-122B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Qwen3.5-122B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Regolo AI | Regolo AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.90 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $3.60 |
| Context window | 120K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.5-122B cheaper?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $3.60 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.5-122B?
Qwen3.5-122B 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.