Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 4 Scout leads with 11.5% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout offers 18.9M more tokens in context window than Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B. Both models have similar pricing. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. Overall, Llama 4 Scout is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B was developed as an ultra-compact variant of Gemini 1.5 Flash, designed to deliver multimodal capabilities with minimal resource requirements. Built for deployment scenarios where efficiency is critical, it provides a lightweight option for applications requiring fast, cost-effective AI processing.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
1 year newer

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-03-15

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

Llama 4 Scout
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

Llama 4 Scout
Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B
2024-10-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

Llama 4 Scout

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

Llama 4 Scout

Gemini 1.5 Flash 8B

Llama 4 Scout
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