Llama 3.1 70B vs Gemini 1.5 Pro

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

Llama 3.1 70B
Meta
AI Mastery Index82.5
LMSYS Arena1240
Technical (MMLU-Pro)86%
Cost per 1M Tokens$0
Gemini 1.5 Pro
Google
AI Mastery Index86.4
LMSYS Arena1265
Technical (MMLU-Pro)85.9%
Cost per 1M Tokens$3.5

Architect's Verdict

When comparing Llama 3.1 70B and Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Pro edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Llama 3.1 70B 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.