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Llama 3.1 405B Instruct vs Kimi K2 0711

Llama 3.1 405B Instruct includes advanced reasoning, Kimi K2 0711 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama 3.1 405B Instruct

Nebius Token Factory

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 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 405B Instruct
Kimi K2 0711
Provider
Nebius Token Factory
Moonshot AI (China)
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.00
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$2.50
Release Date
Jul 2024
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 3.1 405B Instruct
Kimi K2 0711
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 3.1 405B Instruct if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 0711 if:

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