Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo vs Ministral 3B (latest)
Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 3B (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo or Ministral 3B (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo | Ministral 3B (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Helicone | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Context window | 128K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 25.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 118 |
FAQ
Is Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo or Ministral 3B (latest) cheaper?
Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo is cheaper on output tokens ($0.03 vs $0.04 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Meta Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Turbo or Ministral 3B (latest)?
Ministral 3B (latest) has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.