Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct vs Step-3
Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Step-3 offers a larger context window. Choose Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct or Step-3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct | Step-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.61 | $0.65 |
| Context window | 8K | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Jul 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 26.1 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1350 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1176 |
FAQ
Is Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct or Step-3 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 Step-3?
Step-3 has the larger context window (66K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.