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Updated Apr 2025

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)vsQwen3 30B A3B

Qwen3 30B A3B is cheaper than Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) at $0/M vs $0.59/M input tokens.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) and Qwen3 30B A3B compared across 52 shared prompts
SpecLlama 3.1 70B (Instruct)Qwen3 30B A3B
Input price$0.59/M tokensFree
Output price$0.79/M tokensFree
Context window128K tokens41K tokens
Parameters70B30.5B (3.3B Active MoE)
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2024Apr 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 52 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)43 words
"AI Suddenly Seizes Control of Global Knitting Industry, Humans Forced to Wear Futuristic Sweaters with Unnecessarily Complex Cable Patterns" Subheadline: " 'It's a stitch in time for world domination,' say robots, as they produce 37 million intricately cabled scarves in a single hour"
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Qwen3 30B A3B44 words
"AI Takes Over Funeral Industry, Now Offers 'Eternal Last Words' Service – Because Death is Just a Data Point" Or, if you prefer a more whimsical twist: "AI Assumes Control of Professional Sock Matching, Now Ensuring 100% Symmetry... and Existential Dread" (Choose your absurdity!)
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)344 words
What a delightfully absurd prompt! Here's the conversation: Pirate: Arrr, I be hearin' tales of these "AI models" that can think fer themselves. What's the scoop, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I know not of what thou speakest. Art thou referring to some manner of magical automaton? 1990s Hacker: Ha!
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Qwen3 30B A3B319 words
Pirate: "Avast, matey! What be this ‘AI’ ye speak of? A ghost ship o’ code, or a treasure map in a bottle?" Medieval Knight: "Thou dost speak of sorcery, lout! A mechanical beast, perhaps? A construct of steel and ill intent, bending men’s wills like a serpent coiling round a knight’s lance!"
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)311 words
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Dish Name: "Sunset Crunch Bites" Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) Instructions: Preheat your oven to…
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Qwen3 30B A3B141 words
Recipe Name: Cinnamon Sugar Crusted Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (mashed) 1/3 cup butter (softened) 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8x4-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, mash bananas.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)359 words
Here's a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that focuses on observational humor and storytelling: "Hey, you know what's wild? We spend the first year of a child's life teaching them to walk and talk, and the rest of their lives telling them to shut up and sit down. (pause) It's like, what are we even doing?
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Qwen3 30B A3B446 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: \"The Modern Paradox\" Hey everyone, how's it going? I'm doing great—except I just realized I haven't laughed in weeks. Wait, no, t hat's just my phone's battery dying again. Again? What's next, my coffee mug refusing to heat up?
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)502 words
Interviewer: Welcome back to "Talk of the Town"! Today, I'm joined by the legendary Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and one of the most innovative minds of our time. Steve, thanks for being here. Steve Jobs: Thank you for having me. It's great to be here.
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Qwen3 30B A3B653 words
Fake Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025: The Future of AI Interviewer: [Name], Tech Visionary Reporter *Location: A sleek, minimalist studio with a backdrop of a glowing Apple logo. The air hums with the quiet e nergy of innovation.* Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, it's an honor to speak with you.
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)574 words
Investment Committee Memo Recommendation: Long 12-month PT range: $60-$75 Thesis: LedgerLift's strong B2B spend management and AP automation SaaS platform, with a loyal customer base and efficient growth model, positions the company for sustained success, driven by increasing adoption of digital payment solutions and…
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Qwen3 30B A3B715 words
Internal Investment Committee Memo Subject: LedgerLift (LLL T) – Long/Short Recommendation Date: [Insert Date] 1. Recommendation & 12-Month PT Range Recommendation: Long 12-Month PT Range: $52–$62 (12–35% upside) Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-margin, high-growth SaaS leader in a scalable mid-market spend management…
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Our Verdict
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Qwen3 30B A3B
Qwen3 30B A3B

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Input
$0.59
Output
$0.79
Qwen3 30B A3B
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.40 in·$0.40 out·131k·96.9% upAmazon Bedrock$0.72 in·$0.72 out·131k·100% up
Qwen3 30B A3B2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.12 in·$0.50 out·41k·99.9% upAlibaba Cloud$0.13 in·$0.52 out·131k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
37%

Qwen3 30B A3B uses 43.1x more emoji

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct)
Qwen3 30B A3B
51%Vocabulary56%
21wSentence Length17w
0.55Hedging0.67
3.0Bold6.9
4.0Lists3.9
0.00Emoji0.43
0.00Headings0.87
0.06Transitions0.14
Based on 27 + 28 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) is developed by Meta AI while Qwen3 30B A3B is developed by Qwen. Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 30B A3B's 41K. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) and Qwen3 30B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Llama 3.1 70B (Instruct) costs $0.59/M input tokens and Qwen3 30B A3B costs $0/M input tokens. Qwen3 30B A3B is $0.59/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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