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llama3.1-8b-instruct Cost Calculator - Lambda Ai

Calculate the cost of using llama3.1-8b-instruct from Lambda Ai for your AI applications

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llama3.1-8b-instruct Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00002500
Output Cost$0.00004000
Total Cost$0.00006500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000250 per token
Output: $0.0000000400 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens131,072
Max Tokens131,072

About llama3.1-8b-instruct

llama3.1-8b-instruct is a chat model from Lambda Ai, one of 20 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.04 per 1M output tokens, ranking 30 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 99% of models in this category. llama3.1-8b-instruct supports function calling. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.02 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.04 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens131,072
Maximum Output Tokens131,072
Maximum Total Tokens131,072

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 131,072 input tokens. The maximum output length is 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously

How llama3.1-8b-instruct Pricing Compares

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.04 per 1M output tokens, llama3.1-8b-instruct ranks 30 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 99% of models in this category.

llama3.1-8b-instruct is one of 20 Lambda Ai chat models, with support for function calling.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs llama3.1-8b-instruct
Llama-3.2-3B-InstructDeepInfra$0.02$0.02-20%
Meta-Llama-3-8B-InstructDeepInfra$0.03$0.04+20%
Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-InstructDeepInfra$0.02$0.05-20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is llama3.1-8b-instruct cheaper than Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct?

No. llama3.1-8b-instruct costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens while Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct 20% more affordable for input. However, llama3.1-8b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does llama3.1-8b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama3.1-8b-instruct input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 95% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 30 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 99% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.04 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes llama3.1-8b-instruct different from other Lambda Ai models?

Among Lambda Ai's 20 chat models, llama3.1-8b-instruct ranks 5 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to llama3.1-8b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to llama3.1-8b-instruct are: Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.03/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-Turbo from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How do I calculate llama3.1-8b-instruct costs?

llama3.1-8b-instruct is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.04.