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Llama 3 8B vs Mistral Saba 24B

Llama 3 8B is more cost-effective, Llama 3 8B has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama 3 8B

Groq

8K 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 8B
Mistral Saba 24B
Provider
Groq
Groq
Context Window
8K 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
Apr 2024
Feb 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3 8B
Mistral Saba 24B
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3 8B if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Mistral Saba 24B if:

  • • You need a larger context window