Llama 3.1 405B vs 
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper than Llama 3.1 405B at $0.08/M vs $2.7/M input tokens.
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Llama 3.1 405BLlama 3.1 405B
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Price and specs
| Spec | Llama 3.1 405B | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2.7/M tokens | $0.08/M tokens |
| Output price | $3.1/M tokens | $0.2/M tokens |
| Context window | 128K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Aug 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $27.00 | $0.80 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Llama 3.1 405B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Llama 3.1 405B and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
Llama 3.1 405B is developed by Meta AI while Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is developed by NVIDIA. Llama 3.1 405B has a 128K token context window vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 12 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Llama 3.1 405B or Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
It depends on your use case. Llama 3.1 405B and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning 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 3.1 405B cost compared to Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
Llama 3.1 405B costs $2.7/M input tokens and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning costs $0.08/M input tokens. Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is $2.62/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 3.1 405B and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Llama 3.1 405B and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning 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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