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Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Claude 2

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is more cost-effective, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct

Amazon Bedrock

128K tokens context • $0.22 / $0.22 per 1M tokens

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Claude 2

Amazon Bedrock

100K tokens context • $8.00 / $24.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Claude 2
Provider
Amazon Bedrock
Amazon Bedrock
Context Window
128K tokens
100K tokens
Max Output Tokens
4K tokens
4K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.22
$8.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.22
$24.00
Release Date
Jul 2024
Jul 2023

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Claude 2
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Claude 2 if: