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llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast Cost Calculator - Zerogpu

Calculate the cost of using llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast from Zerogpu for your AI applications

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llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00015000
Output Cost$0.00028000
Total Cost$0.00043000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001500 per token
Output: $0.0000002800 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens8,192

About llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast is a chat model from Zerogpu, one of 13 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, ranking 840 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.15 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.28 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 Tokens8,192

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 8,192 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast ranks 840 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast is one of 13 Zerogpu chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast
gpt-oss-120bAzure$0.15$0.600%
gpt-4o-miniAzure$0.17$0.66+10%
gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18Azure$0.17$0.66+10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 0% more affordable for input. However, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 840 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.28 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast different from other Zerogpu models?

Among Zerogpu's 13 chat models, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast ranks 8 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast?

The most comparable chat models to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M 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 llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast costs?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.28.