Model Comparison
Llama 3 Instruct 8B
vs. Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Comparing 2 AI models · 12 benchmarks · Meta, Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Al Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct 12 metric wins Strongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Best Value
Llama 3 Instruct 8B
100.0 value score
17.2 reasoning / $0.07/1M
Lowest Price
Llama 3 Instruct 8B
$0.04/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
45.5 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
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 11.1x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct.
Speed gap
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct generates about 2.2x as many tokens per second as Llama 3 Instruct 8B.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct leads Llama 3 Instruct 8B by 28.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct wins 12 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Llama 3 Instruct 8B
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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Me Llama 3 Instruct 8B | Top Pick Al Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.04/1M | $0.50/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.14/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.07/1M | $0.88/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Meta | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2024 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 85.5 tok/s | 189.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | 474ms | 1039ms |
| Latency | 474ms | 1039ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 21.2 |
| Reasoning Score | 17.2 | 45.5 |
| Intelligence | 1.2 | 13.7 |
| Math | — | 66.3 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 29.6% | 73.8% |
| MMLU Pro | 40.5% | 81.9% |
| HLE | 5.1% | 7.3% |
| LiveCodeBench | 9.6% | 68.4% |
| MATH 500 | 49.9% | — |
| AIME 2025 | — | 66.3% |
| AIME (Original) | 0.0% | — |
| SciCode | 11.9% | 30.7% |
| LCR | 0.0% | 51.3% |
| IFBench | 24.6% | 39.7% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 0.0% | 21.6% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 0.0% | 7.6% |
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 Next 80B A3B Instruct has the strongest reasoning profile with a 45.5 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
Llama 3 Instruct 8B
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
