Battle of the Models
Compare specific LLM models, context windows, and capabilities.
Llama 3.1 8B
DEPRECATEDGroq
This model is no longer active/free — kept for reference.
Intelligence Score
78/100
Model Popularity
0 votes
Context Window
14.4k RPD, 6k TPM
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Apriel 1.6 15B Thinker (Free)
DEPRECATEDTogether.AI
This model is no longer active/free — kept for reference.
Intelligence Score
85/100
Context Window
131K tokens
Pricing Model
Free / Open
Model Popularity
0 votes
FINAL VERDICT
Apriel 1.6 15B Thinker (Free) Wins
With an intelligence score of 85/100 vs 78/100, Apriel 1.6 15B Thinker (Free) outperforms Llama 3.1 8B by 7 points.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
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Llama 3.1 8B
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Apriel 1.6 15B Thinker (Free)
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Context Window
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14.4k RPD, 6k TPM | 131K tokens |
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Architecture
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Transformer (Open Weight) | Transformer |
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Est. MMLU Score
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~70-74% | ~80-84% |
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Release Date
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Jul 2024 | 2024 |
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Pricing Model
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Free Tier | Free Tier |
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Rate Limit (RPM)
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30 RPM, 14.4k RPD | Subject to availability |
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Daily Limit
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14,400 Requests/Day | Unlimited (Research Preview) |
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Capabilities
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No specific data
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Reasoning
Multimodal
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Performance Tier
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B-Tier (Strong) | A-Tier (Excellent) |
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Speed Estimate
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⚡ Very Fast | Medium |
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Primary Use Case
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General Purpose | General Purpose |
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Model Size
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8B | 15B |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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