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Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Muse Spark 1.2

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is 35× 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 8B InstructMuse Spark 1.2
ProviderMetaMeta
Input $/1M$0.050$1.25
Output $/1M$0.080$4.25
Blended $/1M$0.058$2.00
Context window131K1.0M
Max output131K—
ReleasedJul 2024Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.058 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 8B Instruct or Muse Spark 1.2?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.1 8B 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 8B Instruct cheaper than Muse Spark 1.2?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is cheaper: $0.058 versus $2.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.050 vs $1.25. Output alone: $0.080 vs $4.25.
What context windows do Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2 have?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Muse Spark 1.2: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is made by Meta. Muse Spark 1.2 is made by Meta.
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