How much does Llama 3.1 8B Instant cost?

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is listed at $0.05/1M input tokens, and $0.08/1M output tokens.

What is the context window for Llama 3.1 8B Instant?

Llama 3.1 8B Instant supports a context window of 131k tokens in Sim. In an agent, this determines how much conversation history, tool outputs, and retrieved documents the model can hold in a single call.

What capabilities does Llama 3.1 8B Instant support?

Llama 3.1 8B Instant supports the following capabilities in Sim: Tool choice, Structured outputs.

What is Llama 3.1 8B Instant best used for?

Best for cost-sensitive automations, background tasks, and high-volume workloads. When used in a Sim workflow, it can be selected in any Agent block from the model picker.

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Llama 3.1 8B Instant

Name: Llama 3.1 8B Instant
Brand: Groq
SKU: groq/llama-3.1-8b-instant

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model tracked in Sim. It supports a 131k token context window. Pricing starts at $0.05/1M input tokens and $0.08/1M output tokens. Key capabilities include Tool choice, Structured outputs. Best for cost-sensitive automations, background tasks, and high-volume workloads.

Build with this model All Groq models

Input price$0.05/1M

Cached inputN/A

Output price$0.08/1M

Context window131k

Max outputNot published

ProviderGroq

UpdatedApr 1, 2026

Best forBest for cost-sensitive automations, background tasks, and high-volume workloads.

TemperatureNot configurable

Reasoning effortNot supported

VerbosityNot supported

Thinking levelsNot supported

Structured outputsSupported

Tool choiceSupported

Computer useNot supported

Deep researchNot supported

Memory supportSupported

Max output tokensNot published

Frequently asked questions

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model available in Sim. Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model tracked in Sim. It supports a 131k token context window. Pricing starts at $0.05/1M input tokens and $0.08/1M output tokens. Key capabilities include Tool choice, Structured outputs.