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# llama3-8b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> llama3-8b-instruct from Gradient AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama3-8b-instruct

llama3-8b-instruct is a chat model from Gradient Ai, one of 10 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 665 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Gradient AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **512 Max Output Tokens.**
- **512 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## llama3-8b-instruct Pricing Overview

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, llama3-8b-instruct ranks 665 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama3-8b-instruct with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 |
| Llama-2-13b-chat-hf | Anyscale | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |

- [Compare ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md)
- [Compare Llama-2-13b-chat-hf](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/llama-2-13b-chat-hf.md)
- [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama3-8b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gradient_ai/model/llama3-8b-instruct.md)
- [All Gradient Ai pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gradient_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama3-8b-instruct cheaper than ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0?

No. llama3-8b-instruct costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, llama3-8b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama3-8b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama3-8b-instruct input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 60% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 665 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama3-8b-instruct different from other Gradient Ai models?

Among Gradient Ai's 10 chat models, llama3-8b-instruct ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama3-8b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to llama3-8b-instruct are: ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.20/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); Llama-2-13b-chat-hf from Anyscale ($0.25/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M 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 llama3-8b-instruct costs?

llama3-8b-instruct 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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.20.

## Related Resources

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
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- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
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