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Llama 3.1 70B Instruct vs Muse Spark 1.2

Llama 3.1 70B Instruct is 5.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Muse Spark 1.2 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.1 70B InstructMuse Spark 1.2
ProviderMetaMeta
Input $/1M$0.400$1.25
Output $/1M$0.400$4.25
Blended $/1M$0.400$2.00
Context window131K1.0M
Max output16K—
ReleasedJul 2024Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.1 70B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.400 vs $2.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Muse Spark 1.2 if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.1 70B Instruct or Muse Spark 1.2?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.1 70B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.1 70B Instruct cheaper than Muse Spark 1.2?
Llama 3.1 70B Instruct is cheaper: $0.400 versus $2.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $1.25. Output alone: $0.400 vs $4.25.
What context windows do Llama 3.1 70B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2 have?
Llama 3.1 70B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Muse Spark 1.2: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.1 70B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2?
Llama 3.1 70B Instruct is made by Meta. Muse Spark 1.2 is made by Meta.
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