Llama-3 Chat (70B) API

Meta Llama 3 70B Chat excels in complex language tasks with advanced instruction-driven capabilities.

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Llama-3 Chat (70B) overview

Llama-3 Chat (70B) by Meta

Meta Llama 3 70B API delivers precise instruction-following, text generation, and language understanding for advanced AI applications.

Llama-3 Chat (70B) specs

Developer
Meta
Input
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Output
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API
OpenAI-compatible, base URL https://api.aimlapi.com/v1

Basic Information

  • Model Name: Llama-3 Chat (70B)
  • Model Type: Large Language Model (LLM)

Overview:

Llama-3 Chat (70B) is a state-of-the-art large language model developed by Meta, designed specifically for conversational AI applications. This model excels in generating human-like text based on input prompts, making it suitable for chatbots, virtual assistants, and interactive dialogue systems.

Key Features:

  • 70 Billion Parameters: Offers high capacity for understanding and generating complex language patterns.
  • Instruction-Tuned: Optimized for following user instructions accurately, enhancing its usability in interactive applications.
  • Grouped-Query Attention (GQA): Improves inference efficiency and scalability, allowing for faster response times.
  • Extended Context Length: Supports an input length of up to 8,192 tokens, accommodating more extensive dialogues.
  • Multilingual Capabilities: Can process and generate text in various languages, making it versatile for global applications.

Intended Use:

The model is intended for software developers and researchers seeking to implement advanced conversational capabilities in applications such as customer support chatbots, content generation tools, and educational platforms.

Language Support:

Llama-3 Chat (70B) supports multiple languages, enhancing its applicability in diverse linguistic contexts.

Architecture:

Llama-3 Chat (70B) utilizes an optimized transformer architecture that incorporates Grouped-Query Attention (GQA). This architecture allows the model to efficiently manage long contexts while maintaining high-quality output.

Use cases

  • Multilingual chatbots with deep context
  • Coding assistants for debugging and generation
  • Document analysis across long text spans
  • Instruction-following agents in enterprise settings
  • Synthetic data generation for training and distillation

Capabilities

  • Function calling
  • Streaming
  • Structured outputs

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Llama-3 Chat (70B) API pricing

Llama-3 Chat (70B) pricing in US dollars
UsagePriceUnit
Input$0.9451M tokens
Output$0.9451M tokens

Llama-3 Chat (70B) is unlisted on AI/ML API. The rates apply to existing integrations; the models below are current alternatives.

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

Llama-3 Chat (70B) vs other models: token prices

AI/ML API input and output rates for 5 models, per million tokens.

AI/ML API model prices in USD per million tokens
ModelInputOutput
Llama-3 Chat (70B)$0.945$0.945
Muse Glimmer 30B$0.3703$1.59
Muse Spark Open$1.32$4.5
Muse Spark 1.3$1.32$4.5
Muse Wonder$4.23$21.16

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Llama-3 Chat (70B) FAQ

Does Llama-3 Chat (70B) support streaming?

Yes, Llama-3 Chat (70B) can stream responses as they are generated.

Does Llama-3 Chat (70B) support tool calling and structured outputs?

Yes, Llama-3 Chat (70B) supports both function calling and structured outputs.

Who created Llama-3 Chat (70B)?

Llama-3 Chat (70B) was built by Meta.

Can Llama-3 Chat (70B) process image or video inputs?

No. Its listed capabilities are function calling, streaming, and structured outputs, with no support for image or video inputs.

What API endpoint is used to access Llama-3 Chat (70B)?

It is accessed via the v1/chat/completions endpoint.

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