Meta Llama Models
Overview of Meta’s Llama 3.1 models with open weights, strong coding and reasoning, and flexible deployments.
Latest: Llama 3.1 405B
Llama 3.1 405B is a high‑capacity open model suitable for advanced reasoning and coding with on‑prem or private hosting options.
Strengths
- Open weights and flexible deployment
- Reasoning and coding performance
- Private hosting and edge options
Best For
- On‑premise deployments
- Privacy‑sensitive workloads
- Custom fine‑tuning pipelines
Model Lineup
Llama 3.1 405B
High‑capacity model for advanced tasks and private hosting.
Llama 3.1 70B
Strong open model for coding and reasoning.
Llama 3.1 8B
Lightweight tier for edge and private deployments.
Practical Guidance
- Choose 70B for strong coding on moderate hardware; 8B for edge scenarios.
- Use private hosting to meet compliance requirements.
- Adopt guardrails and evaluation suites for safety and reliability.