Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Meta's latest class of model (Llama 3.1) launched with a variety of sizes & flavors. This 8B instruct-tuned version is fast and efficient. It has demonstrated strong performance compared to leading closed-source models in human evaluations. To read more about the model release, [click here](https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-llama-3-1/). Usage of this model is subject to [Meta's Acceptable Use Policy](https://llama.meta.com/llama3/use-policy/).
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Estimated GPU Requirements for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Estimates based on INT8 quantization. Actual requirements vary by framework and configuration.
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Last updated: Mar 16, 2026
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