Model comparison

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 vs Pareto

Pricing, context window and real answers (September 2026)

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 (LLM-jp) and Pareto (Unbiased), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.

Specs and pricing

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4Pareto
ProviderLLM-jpUnbiased
Input (per 1M tokens)¥16¥446.75
Output (per 1M tokens)¥79¥1,340.25
Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls)¥56¥1,117
Context window4,096 tokens262,144 tokens
Release date3/21/20269/17/2026
Input modalitiestexttext, image
Throughput (p50)
Arena · overallUnrankedUnranked
Arena · JapaneseUnrankedUnranked
Arena · codingUnrankedUnranked

Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.

Which should you pick?

  • On price, LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4: ¥79 per 1M output tokens, 94% less than Pareto.
  • For long documents, Pareto: a 262,144-token context window against 4,096 for LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4.
  • If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.

Real answers to the same prompts

Exactly what the FastMetal gateway returned, side by side. Not benchmark scores: actual output.

Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'

Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'. Explain your reasoning step by step.

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4

To count the number of 'r's in the word 'strawberry', follow these steps: 1. Identify the word: The word we are examining is 'strawberry'. 2. Understand the task: We need to find and count all occurrences of the letter 'r' in this word. 3. Begin with the first letter: The first letter is 's', which is not 'r', so we move on to the next letter. 4. Proceed to the second letter: The second letter is 't', which is also not 'r', so we continue to the third letter. 5. Reach the third letter: The third letter is 'r'. We have found one 'r'. 6. Continue to the fourth letter: The fourth letter is 'a', which is not 'r', so we move on to the fifth letter. 7. Examine the fifth letter: The fifth letter i…
4.0s400 output tokens

Pareto

To count the number of 'r's in the word "strawberry," let's break it down letter by letter: 1. **s** - not an 'r' 2. **t** - not an 'r' 3. **r** - **Yes**, this is the first 'r'. 4. **a** - not an 'r' 5. **w** - not an 'r' 6. **b** - not an 'r' 7. **e** - not an 'r' 8. **r** - **Yes**, this is the second 'r'. 9. **r** - **Yes**, this is the third 'r'. 10. **y** - not an 'r' Counting the occurrences: - The 3rd letter is 'r'. - The 8th letter is 'r'. - The 9th letter is 'r'. There are **3** 'r's in "strawberry".
5.5s225 output tokens

Debug This Error

I'm getting the following error in my Node.js application: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') at UserList (/app/components/UserList.js:12:25) at renderWithHooks (/app/node_modules/rea…

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4

The error TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') suggests that the 'users' argument passed to the UserList component is undefined or does not have a 'map' method. The cause of the problem may be that the users variable is not being passed correctly or is not defined in the parent component. Check the props being passed to the UserList component to ensure that they are defined and contain the expected data. To fix the issue, you can add some error handling and debugging to your component. Try logging the users variable to the console to verify that it is not undefined: ```jsx function UserList({ users }) { console.log("Users:", users); if (!users) { return <…
3.0s279 output tokens

Pareto

The error means `users` is `undefined` when `UserList` renders. Destructuring a prop does **not** protect against it: ```jsx function UserList({ users }) { // users can still be undefined return <ul>{users.map(...)}</ul>; // 💥 } ``` This usually happens when: - The parent renders `<UserList />` without passing `users` - The parent’s state starts as `undefined` before an async fetch finishes - The API response is not an array, or `users` is passed as `undefined` ## Fix 1: Default the prop to an empty array ```jsx function UserList({ users = [] }) { return ( <ul> {users.map(user => ( <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li> ))} </ul> ); } ``` This works when…
11.6s1478 output tokens

Code Review

Please review the following Python function and suggest improvements for readability, performance, and best practices: def get_data(url, retries=3): import requests import time for i in range(retries):…

LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4

The provided Python function aims to get data from a URL using the requests library, filter out specific items based on their "active" field, and return the result. Here are some suggestions to improve readability, performance, and adherence to best practices: 1. Configure the linter (e.g., flake8 or pylint) to ensure code quality and enforce a consistent coding style. 2. Use type hints to improve readability and maintainability. 3. Use context managers (with statement) for handling requests: 4. Rewrite the function using a more functional programming style: Here's the improved version of the function: ```python import requests import time from typing import List, Dict, Any def get_da…
3.9s406 output tokens

Pareto

The function is straightforward, but its error handling hides failures and retries requests that may never succeed. ### Main improvements - **Move imports to module scope** for readability and conventional dependency management. - **Avoid bare `except:`.** It catches everything, including programming errors and `KeyboardInterrupt`. Catch specific request failures instead. - **Retry selectively.** Timeouts, connection failures, rate limits, and certain server errors may be temporary; most other HTTP errors should surface immediately. - **Use exponential backoff** and avoid sleeping after the last attempt. - **Use a list comprehension** to express the filtering and transformation directly. -…
30.3s1090 output tokens

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 or Pareto?
Per 1M output tokens, LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 is ¥79 and Pareto is ¥1,340.25 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 is cheaper.
How do the context windows of LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 and Pareto compare?
LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 takes 4,096 tokens; Pareto takes 262,144.
Can I use LLM-jp-3.1 8x13B instruct4 and Pareto with the same API key?
Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "llm-jp-3.1-8x13b-instruct4" or "pareto" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.

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