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Llama 3.1 8B Instant vs Kimi K2 0711

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is more cost-effective. 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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Kimi K2 0711

Moonshot AI (China)

131K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Kimi K2 0711
Provider
Groq
Moonshot AI (China)
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.05
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.08
$2.50
Release Date
Jul 2024
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Kimi K2 0711
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instant if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 0711 if: