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Llama 3 70B vs Llama 3.1 8B Instant

Llama 3.1 8B Instant offers 131K tokens context vs 8K tokens, 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 70B

Groq

8K tokens context • $0.59 / $0.79 per 1M tokens

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Llama 3.1 8B Instant

Groq

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

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama 3 70B
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Provider
Groq
Groq
Context Window
8K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
8K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.59
$0.05
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.79
$0.08
Release Date
Apr 2024
Jul 2024

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3 70B
Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3 70B if:

    Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instant if:

    • • You need a larger context window
    • • Cost efficiency is a priority