Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Llama 3.2 3B Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | Meta |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.08 | $0.34 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1187 | 1110 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 27.0 | — |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cheaper?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.08 vs $0.34 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.