gpt-oss-120b (Groq) vs Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)

Detailed pricing comparison and cost analysis.

Updated August 2026

Cost Simulator

gpt-oss-120b (Groq) Cost
$0.27
Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq) Cost
$0.75
gpt-oss-120b (Groq) is 64% cheaper
Featuregpt-oss-120b (Groq)Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)
ProviderGroqGroq
Input Price (1M)$0.15$0.59
Output Price (1M)$0.60$0.79
Context Window128,000128,000

Verdict

gpt-oss-120b (Groq) costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens. Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq) costs $0.59 per 1M input tokens and $0.79 per 1M output tokens. gpt-oss-120b (Groq) is 75% cheaper on input tokens than Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq). For output tokens, gpt-oss-120b (Groq) is the more affordable option at $0.60/1M vs $0.79.

On context window, gpt-oss-120b (Groq) supports 128,000 tokens — meaning it can fit more conversation history, documents, or code in a single request. This matters for RAG pipelines, long document analysis, and agentic workflows where context builds up over many turns.

When to choose gpt-oss-120b (Groq)

  • ✓ You need the lowest input token cost ($ 0.15/1M)
  • ✓ Your workload is output-heavy — gpt-oss-120b (Groq) generates text cheaper
  • ✓ You are already integrated with Groq

When to choose Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)

  • ✓ You are already integrated with Groq

Use the calculator above to simulate your specific workload and find the exact break-even point. For most applications, the cheapest model is the one that minimises your total monthly bill given your input-to-output token ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-oss-120b (Groq) cheaper than Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)?

gpt-oss-120b (Groq) is cheaper on input tokens at $0.15/1M vs $0.59/1M for Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq) — a 75% saving.

What is the context window of gpt-oss-120b (Groq) vs Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)?

gpt-oss-120b (Groq) has a 128,000-token context window. Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq) has a 128,000-token context window. gpt-oss-120b (Groq) supports the larger context, suitable for longer documents and agentic workflows.

Which model is better: gpt-oss-120b (Groq) or Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)?

The best choice depends on your use case. For cost efficiency on input tokens, gpt-oss-120b (Groq) is the cheaper option. For maximum context length, gpt-oss-120b (Groq) supports 128,000 tokens. Use the comparison table above to find the right fit for your workload.