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title: "meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 - Model Details & Comparison

> meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0

meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 is a chat model from AWS Bedrock, one of 334 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.18 per 1M input tokens and $4.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2389 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 10% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **AWS Bedrock Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$3.18 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$4.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 Pricing Overview

At $3.18 per 1M input tokens and $4.20 per 1M output tokens, meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 ranks 2389 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 10% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| command-r-plus | Azure | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| claude-sonnet-4-5 | Azure | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| claude-sonnet-4-6 | Azure | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| computer-use-preview | Azure | $3.00 | $12.00 |
| gpt-4o-2024-08-06 | Azure | $2.75 | $11.00 |

- [Compare command-r-plus](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/command-r-plus.md)
- [Compare claude-sonnet-4-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-sonnet-4-5.md)
- [Compare claude-sonnet-4-6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-sonnet-4-6.md)
- [Compare computer-use-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/computer-use-preview.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-2024-08-06](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-2024-08-06.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/bedrock/model/meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1-0.md)
- [All AWS Bedrock pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/bedrock.md)

## FAQ

### Is meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 cheaper than command-r-plus?

No. meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 costs $3.18 per 1M input tokens while command-r-plus costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making command-r-plus 6% more affordable for input. However, meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 pricing compare to the average chat model?

meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 input pricing is $3.18 per 1M tokens, which is 536% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2389 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 10% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 different from other AWS Bedrock models?

Among AWS Bedrock's 334 chat models, meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 ranks 253 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0?

The most comparable chat models to meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 are: command-r-plus from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens); claude-sonnet-4-5 from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens); claude-sonnet-4-6 from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens); computer-use-preview from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 costs?

meta.llama3-70b-instruct-v1:0 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $3.18 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.20.

## Related Resources

- [AWS Bedrock models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/bedrock.md)
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- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
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