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title: "llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 - Model Details & Comparison

> llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 from Workers AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 is a chat model from Workers-ai, one of 27 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, ranking 624 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. It accepts up to 32K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Workers AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **32,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.29 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 ranks 624 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 77% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| zephyr-7b-beta | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| gemma-7b-it | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Llama-2-7b-chat-hf | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1 | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |

- [Compare zephyr-7b-beta](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/zephyr-7b-beta.md)
- [Compare gemma-7b-it](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/gemma-7b-it.md)
- [Compare Llama-2-7b-chat-hf](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/llama-2-7b-chat-hf.md)
- [Compare Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/meta-llama-3-8b-instruct.md)
- [Compare Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/mistral-7b-instruct-v0.1.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai/model/llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8.md)
- [All Workers-ai pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 cheaper than zephyr-7b-beta?

No. llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while zephyr-7b-beta costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making zephyr-7b-beta 1% more affordable for input. However, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 70% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 624 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.29 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 different from other Workers-ai models?

Among Workers-ai's 27 chat models, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 ranks 10 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8?

The most comparable chat models to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 are: zephyr-7b-beta from Anyscale ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemma-7b-it from Anyscale ($0.15/1M input tokens); Llama-2-7b-chat-hf from Anyscale ($0.15/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct from Anyscale ($0.15/1M 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 llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 costs?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fp8 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.29.

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- [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)
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