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Phi-3-small instruct (8k) vs Grok 3

Grok 3 offers 128K tokens context vs 8K tokens, Phi-3-small instruct (8k) has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Phi-3-small instruct (8k)

GitHub Models

8K tokens context • Free

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Grok 3

GitHub Models

128K tokens context • Free

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Phi-3-small instruct (8k)
Grok 3
Provider
GitHub Models
GitHub Models
Context Window
8K tokens
128K tokens
Max Output Tokens
2K tokens
8K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Release Date
Apr 2024
Dec 2024

Capabilities

Capability
Phi-3-small instruct (8k)
Grok 3
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Phi-3-small instruct (8k) if:

  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Grok 3 if:

  • • You need a larger context window