LLaMA 3.1 8B
by Meta
A compact yet capable model perfect for edge deployment and resource-constrained environments while maintaining strong performance.
Quick Facts
- Model Size
- 8B
- Context Length
- 128K tokens
- Release Date
- Jul 2024
- License
- LLaMA 3.1 Community License
- Provider
- Meta
- KYI Score
- 8.2/10
Best For
Performance Metrics
Speed
Quality
Cost Efficiency
Specifications
- Parameters
- 8B
- Context Length
- 128K tokens
- License
- LLaMA 3.1 Community License
- Pricing
- free
- Release Date
- July 23, 2024
- Category
- llm
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Very fast
- ✓Low memory footprint
- ✓Easy to deploy
- ✓Cost-effective
Cons
- !Lower quality than larger models
- !Limited reasoning capabilities
Ideal Use Cases
Mobile apps
Edge devices
Real-time chat
Local deployment
LLaMA 3.1 8B FAQ
What is LLaMA 3.1 8B best used for?
LLaMA 3.1 8B excels at Mobile apps, Edge devices, Real-time chat. Very fast, making it ideal for production applications requiring llm capabilities.
How does LLaMA 3.1 8B compare to other models?
LLaMA 3.1 8B has a KYI score of 8.2/10, with 8B parameters. It offers very fast and low memory footprint. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.
What are the system requirements for LLaMA 3.1 8B?
LLaMA 3.1 8B with 8B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is 128K tokens.
Is LLaMA 3.1 8B free to use?
Yes, LLaMA 3.1 8B is free and licensed under LLaMA 3.1 Community License. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.
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