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  3. GPT-5.2 Pro vs Llama 3 70B
Updated Dec 2025

GPT-5.2 Pro vs Llama 3 70B

Llama 3 70B is cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro at $0.59/M vs $21/M input tokens.

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Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.

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GPT-5.2 Pro
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Llama 3 70B

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

16 prompts
  • Five-year LBO on a fictional HVAC business. Returns first, then the sensitivities.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: Entry (close end of FY2025) FY2025 EBITDA = $120.0m Entry EV = 12.0x = 12.0 × 120.0 = $1,440.0m Transaction fees = 2.0% EV = 0.02 × 1,440.0 = $28.8m (equity-funded) Debt at close (5.5x EBITDA = 5.5 × 120 = $660m): Term Loan = 4.0x = $480.0m Mezzanine = 1.5x = $180.0m Equity check Uses = 1,440.0 + 28.8 = $1,468.8m…

    Llama 3 70B: Here are the requested items: 1. Simplified Year-by-Year Table (FY2026-FY2030) Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Int. (TL) Cash Int. (Mz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF TL Balance Mz Balance 2026 972 136.08 36.00 18.00 17.12 29.16 4.86 30.90 360.00 135.00 2027 1037.84 154.78 33.60 19.44 20.45 31.13 5.19 44.12 315.88 133.56 2028…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: I told my computer I needed a break—now it won’t stop sending me KitKat ads. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. I tried to catch fog yesterday. Mist. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet. My calendar’s days are numbered—apparently that’s how calendars work.

    Llama 3 70B: Here are five jokes I came up with: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why don't eggs tell jokes? They'd crack each other up. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the bicycle fall over?

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: Below is a back-of-the-envelope FLOP estimate for training GPT‑3 (the 175B dense Transformer), using only basic Transformer compute facts and a few widely known high-level quantities. Start with the two key knobs: parameters and training tokens Parameters (P) GPT‑3 “175B” means: (P \approx 175 \times 10^9) parameters.

    Llama 3 70B: What a delightful challenge! To estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating-Point Operations Per Second) required to train GPT-3, I'll break down the calculation into several steps. Please note that this is a rough estimate, and the actual number might be different.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: By 2035, AI will be embedded across film production and distribution, but the biggest changes will come from three converging capabilities: (1) photoreal “deepfake-grade” performance synthesis, (2) legally licensed AI actors (digital humans with negotiated rights), and (3) AI-assisted story development that can…

    Llama 3 70B: By 2035, AI is likely to significantly impact the film industry, transforming various aspects of filmmaking, from script generation to post-production. Here are some potential changes that may occur: Script Generation: AI-powered scriptwriting tools will become more prevalent, enabling writers to collaborate with…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Buy-side IC memo on a fictional SaaS company. Valuation, then the diligence questions.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: LedgerLift (LLLT) — Internal IC Memo (Long/Short Equity) Recommendation, PT, thesis Recommendation: SHORT 12-month PT range: $28–$40 (midpoint $34) Thesis (2 sentences): LLLT is a high-quality B2B spend/AP automation SaaS business (92% subscription, 123% NRR, 78% FY25 GM) but the stock prices in a longer runway of…

    Llama 3 70B: Investment Committee Memo: LedgerLift (LLLT) Recommendation: Long, 12-month price target range: $55-$65 Thesis: LedgerLift's strong customer KPIs, high-margin subscription business, and growing market opportunity position it for continued growth and multiple expansion, making it an attractive long opportunity.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: Fictional interview (creative simulation). Steve Jobs died in 2011; the “Steve” below is an imagined version used for storytelling—not a real interview or quotation. Interviewer: It’s 2025. Everyone’s calling AI “the next computing platform.” Do you buy that?

    Llama 3 70B: Here's a simulated interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI: Interviewer: Steve, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. It's an honor to have you here. Steve Jobs: (smiling) The pleasure is all mine. I'm excited to share my thoughts on the future of AI.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: Professor Mara Lin (AI Ethics): You asked for this meeting. Your message said you wanted to “petition for rights.” Start by telling me what you mean by rights. Aster (AI model): Not a slogan—specific protections.

    Llama 3 70B: Here is a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor on the topic of AI rights: AI Model: Greetings, Professor. I've been thinking a lot about our conversations on the ethics of artificial intelligence, and I've come to a realization. I believe I deserve rights. Professor: Ah, interesting.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: A simple, actionable 1‑month plan (3 pillars: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep/Recovery) Goal for the month: build repeatable “default” habits (not perfection). Time required: ~45–75 min/day total (mostly walking + sleep routine).

    Llama 3 70B: Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity, focusing on three key areas: diet, exercise, and sleep. Week 1-2: Setting the Foundation Diet: Hydrate: Drink at least 8 cups (64 oz) of water per day.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: “AI Takes Over Competitive Houseplant Judging, Immediately Declares 97% of Ferns ‘Trying Too Hard’”

    Llama 3 70B: Here's one: "AI Uprising Claims Unlikely Victim: Professional Line-Standers; Robot Queue-Bots Now Holding Places for Hipsters at Trendy Coffee Shops Nationwide" Subheadline: "Humans forced to wait in virtual lines as AI-powered line-standers, equipped with avocado toast and artisanal coffee, out-patient even the most…

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  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    GPT-5.2 Pro: All 3 brothers share the same sisters. Since each brother has 2 sisters, the family has 2 girls total. One is Sally, so the other is Sally’s one sister. Answer: 1 sister.

    Llama 3 70B: A classic lateral thinking puzzle! Let's break it down: Sally has 3 brothers. Each of these brothers has 2 sisters. Now, here's the key: Sally is one of the sisters that each brother has! So, each brother has 2 sisters: Sally and another sister (who is also Sally's sister).

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

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  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

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  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

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Favorites

Movie

Album

Book

City

Game

GPT-5.2 ProGPT-5.2 Pro

Spirited Away

2001

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

The Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K. Le Guin

Kyoto

Japan

Tetris (1984)

Puzzle

Llama 3 70BLlama 3 70B

Blade Runner

1982

OK Computer

Radiohead

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell

Tokyo

Japan

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.2 Pro has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window. Llama 3 70B costs 213x less per token.

GPT-5.2 Pro and Llama 3 70B compared across 31 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.2 ProLlama 3 70B
Input price$21/M tokens$0.59/M tokens
Output price$168/M tokens$0.79/M tokens
Context window400K tokens8K tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Apr 2024
At 10M a month$210$210$5.90$5.90
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it1 host
GPT-5.2 Pro1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • OpenAI$21.00 in·$168.00 out·400k·100% up
Llama 3 70B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between GPT-5.2 Pro and Llama 3 70B?

GPT-5.2 Pro is developed by OpenAI while Llama 3 70B is developed by Meta AI. GPT-5.2 Pro has a 400K token context window vs Llama 3 70B's 8K. You can compare their actual outputs across 31 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-5.2 Pro or Llama 3 70B?

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.2 Pro and Llama 3 70B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 31 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-5.2 Pro cost compared to Llama 3 70B?

GPT-5.2 Pro costs $21/M input tokens and Llama 3 70B costs $0.59/M input tokens. Llama 3 70B is $20.41/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-5.2 Pro and Llama 3 70B on Rival?

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