Prompt Guard 2 86M vs Llama 3.1 8B
Prompt Guard 2 86M is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 3.1 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Prompt Guard 2 86M or Llama 3.1 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Prompt Guard 2 86M | Llama 3.1 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Groq | Groq |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.08 |
| Context window | 512 | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | May 2025 | Jul 2024 |
FAQ
Is Prompt Guard 2 86M or Llama 3.1 8B cheaper?
Prompt Guard 2 86M is cheaper on output tokens ($0.04 vs $0.08 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Prompt Guard 2 86M or Llama 3.1 8B?
Llama 3.1 8B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.