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Llama 3.1 8B Instant vs Llama 3 8B

Llama 3.1 8B Instant offers 131K tokens context vs 8K tokens. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama 3.1 8B Instant

Groq

131K tokens context • $0.05 / $0.08 per 1M tokens

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Llama 3 8B

Groq

8K tokens context • $0.05 / $0.08 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Llama 3 8B
Provider
Groq
Groq
Context Window
131K tokens
8K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
8K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.05
$0.05
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.08
$0.08
Release Date
Jul 2024
Apr 2024

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Llama 3 8B
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instant if:

  • • You need a larger context window

Choose Llama 3 8B if: