Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct vs Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct
Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct offers a larger context window. Choose Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct or Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct | Llama 4 Scout 17B 16E Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Weights & Biases | Weights & Biases |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.17 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.22 | $0.66 |
| Context window | 128K | 64K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
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