Llama 3.1 405B vs 
Step 5 Preview
Step 5 Preview is cheaper than Llama 3.1 405B at $1/M vs $2.7/M input tokens.
Framer-Style Animation
Sections that transition like Framer. Timing is the whole grade.
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Which answer wins?
Favorites
Movie
Album
Book
City
Game
Llama 3.1 405BLlama 3.1 405B
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Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Cien años de soledad
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The Godfather
OK Computer
Le petit prince
Kyoto
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Price and specs
| Spec | Llama 3.1 405B | Step 5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2.7/M tokens | $1/M tokens |
| Output price | $3.1/M tokens | $2.7/M tokens |
| Context window | 128K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Open | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Oct 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $27.00 | $10.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Llama 3.1 405B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Step 5 Preview1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Llama 3.1 405B and Step 5 Preview?
Llama 3.1 405B is developed by Meta AI while Step 5 Preview is developed by StepFun. Llama 3.1 405B has a 128K token context window vs Step 5 Preview'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 Step 5 Preview?
It depends on your use case. Llama 3.1 405B and Step 5 Preview 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 Step 5 Preview?
Llama 3.1 405B costs $2.7/M input tokens and Step 5 Preview costs $1/M input tokens. Step 5 Preview is $1.70/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 Step 5 Preview on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Llama 3.1 405B and Step 5 Preview 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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