Key Takeaways
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
GPT-5.2-Codex wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
- Has reasoning mode
Price Advantage
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.2-Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.2-Codex
Speed
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | GPT-5.2-Codex |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | GPT-5.2-Codex |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Meta-llama | OpenAI |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Jan 2026 |
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Modalities
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Output
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GPT-5.2-Codex Modalities
Input
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Output
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