GPT-4o vs Llama 3.1 8B

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

GPT-4o
OpenAI
AI Mastery Index87.2
LMSYS Arena1287
Technical (MMLU-Pro)88.7%
Cost per 1M Tokens$5
Llama 3.1 8B
Meta
AI Mastery Index75
LMSYS Arena1170
Technical (MMLU-Pro)73%
Cost per 1M Tokens$0

Architect's Verdict

When comparing GPT-4o and Llama 3.1 8B, GPT-4o edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Llama 3.1 8B offers a more economical API at $0 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.