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This model is no longer active/free — kept for reference.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
Codestral
A-TIERMistral AI
Intelligence Score
86/100
Context Window
32K
Pricing Model
Commercial / Paid
Model Popularity
0 votes
Commercial/Paid Model
FINAL VERDICT
Codestral Wins
With an intelligence score of 86/100 vs 78/100, Codestral outperforms Llama 3.1 8B by 8 points.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Detailed Comparison
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Llama 3.1 8B
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Codestral
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Context Window
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14.4k RPD, 6k TPM | 32K |
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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 | Paid / Commercial |
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Rate Limit (RPM)
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30 RPM; 8K TPM on most chat models (varies by model) | 5,000 RPM |
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Daily Limit
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1,000 requests/day and 200K tokens/day on gpt-oss / Qwen (varies by model) | Based on tier |
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Capabilities
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No specific data
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Function Calling
Streaming
JSON Mode
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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 | 💻 Code Generation |
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Model Size
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8B | Undisclosed |
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Limitations
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Key Strengths
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