Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct
NVIDIA • LLM
NVIDIA's Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B is a language model designed for generating precise and useful responses. Leveraging [Llama 3.1 70B](/models/meta-llama/llama-3.1-70b-instruct) architecture and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), it excels...
Specifications
Context Window
131K tokens
Input Price/1M
$1.20
Output Price/1M
$1.20
Parameters
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Speed
298 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
230ms
Max Output
16K tokens
Benchmarks
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 5.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciCode | 23.0 | 100.0 | — |
| LiveCodeBench | 17.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 10.8 | 100.0 | — |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 69.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 7.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIME 2025 | 11.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Math Index | 11.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 13.4 | 100.0 | — |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 47.0 | 100.0 | — |
| IFBench | 31.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 5.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 23.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- October 15, 2024
- Tool Calling
- ✅ Supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct
What is Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct?
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct is an AI model developed by NVIDIA, classified as a large language model (LLM). It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As an open source model, it is available for download, customization, and on-premises deployment. With a context window of 131K tokens, it is suitable for processing long documents such as contracts, books, and complete codebases.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct is usage-based, priced at $1.2/1M input tokens and $1.2/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. The mid-range pricing balances quality and cost for most professional applications.
Benchmarks & Performance
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct was evaluated on 13 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Knowledge, Long Context, Math, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. 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
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct is suitable for a wide range of AI applications: long document analysis (contracts, legal proceedings, codebases), automation with tool calling (API integration, databases, external systems), text generation, summarization, translation, and general assistance.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct competes directly with similarly capable models. NVIDIA 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 Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct?
NVIDIA's Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B is a language model designed for generating precise and useful responses. Leveraging [Llama 3.1 70B](/models/meta-llama/llama-3.1-70b-instruct) architecture and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), it excels...
How much does Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct cost?
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct costs $1.2/1M input tokens and $1.2/1M 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 Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 5/100, SciCode: 23/100, LiveCodeBench: 17/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct open source?
Yes, Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct is an open source model. You can deploy it on-premises, customize it via fine-tuning, and maintain full control over your data. Check the official repository for the specific license.
What is Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct best for?
Llama 3.1 Nemotron 70B Instruct excels at general-purpose language tasks. With its large context window, it handles long documents, codebases, and extended conversations. It supports tool calling for API integrations and automation.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →