Specifications
Context Window
—
Input Price/1M
$0.30
Output Price/1M
$0.30
Parameters
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Speed
33 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
347ms
Benchmarks
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciCode | 23.0 | 100.0 | — |
| LiveCodeBench | 19.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 57.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-500 | 53.8 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 10.6 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU Pro | 57.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| GPQA Diamond | 40.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| HLE | 4.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- August 15, 2024
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B
What is Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B?
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B is an AI model developed by Nous Research, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Nous Research's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B is usage-based, priced at $0.3/1M input tokens and $0.3/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B was evaluated on 8 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, Knowledge, Math, overall, Reasoning. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B competes directly with similarly capable models. Nous Research competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B?
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B is an AI model developed by Nous Research. It is a text model.
How much does Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B cost?
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B costs $0.3/1M input tokens and $0.3/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B scored: SciCode: 23/100, LiveCodeBench: 19/100, MMLU-Pro: 57/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B open source?
No, Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B is a proprietary model from Nous Research. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B best for?
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →