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title: "Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison

> Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 from Meta Llama: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
- [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features)
- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)

## About Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 is a chat model from Meta Llama. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 supports function calling. Its 10,000K-token context window is in the top 0% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Meta Llama Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **10,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,028 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,028 Max Tokens.**

## Capabilities

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 supports: Function Calling, Tool Choice.

## Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 Pricing Overview

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 is a chat model from Meta Llama, with support for function calling. its 10,000K-token context window places it in the top 0% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| us.writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.60 | $6.00 |
| writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.60 | $6.00 |
| amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 |

- [Compare us.writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.writer.palmyra-x4-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1-0.md)
- [Compare writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/writer.palmyra-x4-v1-0.md)
- [Compare writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/writer.palmyra-x5-v1-0.md)
- [Compare amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/meta_llama/model/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct-fp8.md)
- [All Meta Llama pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/meta_llama.md)

## FAQ

### What are the best alternatives to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8?

The most comparable chat models to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 are: us.writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.50/1M input tokens); us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.60/1M input tokens); writer.palmyra-x4-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.50/1M input tokens); writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.60/1M 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 large is Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8's context window?

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 supports up to 10,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 0% of chat models by context window size (rank 3 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 costs?

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct-FP8 is priced based on usage. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected usage volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown.

## Related Resources

- [Meta Llama models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/meta_llama.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [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)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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