Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct vs Llama 4 Maverick
Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 4 Maverick offers a larger context window. Choose Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct or Llama 4 Maverick based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct | Llama 4 Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | Meta |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.19 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.61 | $0.65 |
| Context window | 8K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | 400B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 26.1 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 15.6 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 132 |
FAQ
Is Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct or Llama 4 Maverick cheaper?
Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.61 vs $0.65 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct or Llama 4 Maverick?
Llama 4 Maverick has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.