Model Comparison

Llama 3 Instruct 8B
vs. Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Meta, Alibaba

Recommended Pick

Meta logoLlama 3 Instruct 8B4 metric wins

Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price

Best Value

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Llama 3 Instruct 8B

100.0 value score

4.8 reasoning / $0.07/1M

Lowest Price

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Llama 3 Instruct 8B

$0.04/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)

6.0 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Differences That Matter

Best value

Llama 3 Instruct 8B has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.

Price gap

Llama 3 Instruct 8B is 4.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning).

Reasoning gap

Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) leads Llama 3 Instruct 8B by 1.2 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Llama 3 Instruct 8B wins 4 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Top Pick
Meta logoLlama 3 Instruct 8B
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Alibaba logoQwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)
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Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.04/1M$0.18/1M
Output Cost$0.14/1M$0.70/1M
Blended (3:1)$0.07/1M$0.31/1M
Specifications
OrganizationMetaAlibaba
Release DateApr 18, 2024Apr 28, 2025
Performance & Speed
Throughput—42.1 tok/s
TTFT—3790ms
Latency—3790ms
Composite Indices
Value Score100.028.2
Reasoning Score4.86.0
Intelligence4.86.0

Key Takeaways

Llama 3 Instruct 8B offers the best value at $0.04/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 6.0 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Llama 3 Instruct 8B

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis