LLaMA 3.1 405B vs LLaMA 3.1 8B
Comprehensive comparison of two leading open-source AI models
LLaMA 3.1 405B
ProviderMeta
Parameters405B
KYI Score9.4/10
LicenseLLaMA 3.1 Community License
LLaMA 3.1 8B
ProviderMeta
Parameters8B
KYI Score8.2/10
LicenseLLaMA 3.1 Community License
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | LLaMA 3.1 405B | LLaMA 3.1 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | Meta |
| Parameters | 405B | 8B |
| KYI Score | 9.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Speed | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost Efficiency | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| License | LLaMA 3.1 Community License | LLaMA 3.1 Community License |
| Context Length | 128K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Pricing | free | free |
Performance Comparison
SpeedHigher is better
LLaMA 3.1 405B6/10
LLaMA 3.1 8B9/10
QualityHigher is better
LLaMA 3.1 405B10/10
LLaMA 3.1 8B7/10
Cost EffectivenessHigher is better
LLaMA 3.1 405B9/10
LLaMA 3.1 8B10/10
LLaMA 3.1 405B Strengths
- ✓Exceptional reasoning
- ✓Strong coding abilities
- ✓Multilingual
- ✓Long context window
LLaMA 3.1 405B Limitations
- ✗Requires significant compute
- ✗Large model size
- ✗Slower inference
LLaMA 3.1 8B Strengths
- ✓Very fast
- ✓Low memory footprint
- ✓Easy to deploy
- ✓Cost-effective
LLaMA 3.1 8B Limitations
- ✗Lower quality than larger models
- ✗Limited reasoning capabilities
Best Use Cases
LLaMA 3.1 405B
Complex reasoningCode generationResearchContent creationTranslation
LLaMA 3.1 8B
Mobile appsEdge devicesReal-time chatLocal deployment
Which Should You Choose?
Choose LLaMA 3.1 405B if you need exceptional reasoning and prioritize strong coding abilities.
Choose LLaMA 3.1 8B if you need very fast and prioritize low memory footprint.