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Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 128K tokens, Qwen 3 235B Instruct is more cost-effective, Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct

Synthetic

128K tokens context • $3.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Synthetic

256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Provider
Synthetic
Synthetic
Context Window
128K tokens
256K tokens
Max Output Tokens
33K tokens
32K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$0.60
Release Date
Jul 2024
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:

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