Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B | LFM2 24B A2B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.075 | $0.03 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.095 | $0.12 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
LFM2 24B A2B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.08/M for Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B.
Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for LFM2 24B A2B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 3.1 Instruct 8B generates tokens faster at 154 tok/s vs 126 tok/s. However, LFM2 24B A2B has lower time-to-first-token (0.33s vs 0.55s).
Choose based on your priorities: LFM2 24B A2B 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.