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Claude Instant 1.2 vs Code Llama

Anthropic
Claude Instant 1.2
Meta
Code Llama
Overview
CompanyAnthropicMeta
Release dateAug 9 2023Aug 24 2023
AccessProprietaryOpen Weight
Timeline
Release gapClaude Instant 1.2 shipped 15 days before Code Llama

Which is better: Claude Instant 1.2 or Code Llama?

Claude Instant 1.2 and Code Llama don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Claude Instant 1.2 shipped 15 days before Code Llama, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Claude Instant 1.2 is proprietary, while Code Llama is open weight.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Claude Instant 1.2 and Code Llama don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Claude Instant 1.2 was released by Anthropic on Aug 9 2023.

Code Llama was released by Meta on Aug 24 2023.

Claude Instant 1.2 is a proprietary model released by Anthropic. Code Llama is an open weight model released by Meta.

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