Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1 (Reasoning): Intelligence, Performance & Price Analysis
Analysis of NVIDIA's Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1 (Reasoning) and comparison to other AI models across key metrics including quality, price, performance (tokens per second & time to first token), context window & more. Click on any model to compare API providers for that model. For more details including relating to our methodology, see our FAQs.
Comparison Summary
Intelligence:
Llama Nemotron Ultra is of higher intelligence compared to average, with Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index of 38.
Price:Llama Nemotron Ultra is cheaper compared to average with a price of $0.90 per 1M Tokens (blended 3:1).
Llama Nemotron Ultra Input token price: $0.60, Output token price: $1.80 per 1M Tokens.
Speed:Llama Nemotron Ultra Input token price: $0.60, Output token price: $1.80 per 1M Tokens.
Llama Nemotron Ultra is slower compared to average, with a output speed of 37.3 tokens per second.
Latency:Llama Nemotron Ultra has a lower latency compared to average, taking 0.71s to receive the first token (TTFT).
Context Window:Llama Nemotron Ultra has a smaller context windows than average, with a context window of 130k tokens.
Highlights
Intelligence
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index; Higher is better
Speed
Output Tokens per Second; Higher is better
Price
USD per 1M Tokens; Lower is better
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Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1 (Reasoning) Model Details
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