Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Qwen3.8 27B
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.8 27B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Qwen3.8 27B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Regolo AI | Regolo AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.58 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $2.42 |
| Context window | 120K | 120K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Aug 2026 |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.8 27B cheaper?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $2.42 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.8 27B?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.