Groq

Groq model

Llama 3.1 8B Instant

Model ID: groq/llama-3.1-8b-instant

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model tracked in SteelEngine. 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.

Input price

$0.05/1M

Cached input

N/A

Output price

$0.08/1M

Context window

131k

Pricing and limits

Pricing below is generated directly from the provider registry in SteelEngine. All amounts are listed per one million tokens.

Input price

$0.05/1M

Cached input

N/A

Output price

$0.08/1M

Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Context window

131k tokens

Max output

Not published

Provider

Groq

Best for

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

Capabilities

These capability flags are generated from the provider and model definitions tracked in SteelEngine.

Tool choice
Structured outputs

Temperature

Not configurable

Reasoning effort

Not supported

Verbosity

Not supported

Thinking levels

Not supported

Structured outputs

Supported

Tool choice

Supported

Computer use

Not supported

Deep research

Not supported

Memory support

Supported

Max output tokens

Not published

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Frequently asked questions

Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model available in SteelEngine. Llama 3.1 8B Instant is a Groq model tracked in SteelEngine. 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.