Llama 3 70B vs Llama 3.1 405B
Llama 3 70B is cheaper than Llama 3.1 405B at $0.59/M vs $2.7/M input tokens.
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Movie
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Blade Runner
OK Computer
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Tokyo
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Llama 3.1 405B has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window. Llama 3 70B costs 3.9x less per token.
| Spec | Llama 3 70B | Llama 3.1 405B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.59/M tokens | $2.7/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.79/M tokens | $3.1/M tokens |
| Context window | 8K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Parameters | 70B | 405B |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| MMLU | 82.0% | 88.6% |
| At 10M a month | $5.90 | $27.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Common questions
What is the difference between Llama 3 70B and Llama 3.1 405B?
Both are developed by Meta AI but target different use cases. Llama 3 70B has a 8K token context window vs Llama 3.1 405B's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 12 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Llama 3 70B or Llama 3.1 405B?
It depends on your use case. Llama 3 70B and Llama 3.1 405B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 12 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Llama 3 70B cost compared to Llama 3.1 405B?
Llama 3 70B costs $0.59/M input tokens and Llama 3.1 405B costs $2.7/M input tokens. Llama 3 70B is $2.11/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 Llama 3 70B and Llama 3.1 405B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Llama 3 70B and Llama 3.1 405B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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