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Llama 3.1 8B Instant vs Mistral Saba 24B

Llama 3.1 8B Instant offers 131K tokens context vs 33K tokens, Llama 3.1 8B Instant is more cost-effective, Llama 3.1 8B Instant has open weights. 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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Mistral Saba 24B

Groq

33K tokens context • $0.79 / $0.79 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Mistral Saba 24B
Provider
Groq
Groq
Context Window
131K tokens
33K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.05
$0.79
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.08
$0.79
Release Date
Jul 2024
Feb 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Mistral Saba 24B
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instant if:

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

Choose Mistral Saba 24B if: