Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B | Granite 4.1 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.05 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Granite 4.1 8B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.06/M tokens vs $0.10/M for Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B.
Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Granite 4.1 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B generates tokens faster at 222 tok/s vs 128 tok/s. However, Granite 4.1 8B has lower time-to-first-token (0.42s vs 0.48s).
Choose based on your priorities: Granite 4.1 8B for lower cost, Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B for stronger benchmark performance, and Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.