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Code Llama vs gpt-oss-120b

Meta Code Llama vs OpenAI gpt-oss-120b — side-by-side specs.

Meta
Code Llama
OpenAI
gpt-oss-120b
Overview
CompanyMetaOpenAI
Release dateAug 24 2023Aug 5 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesYes
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Release gapCode Llama shipped 712 days before gpt-oss-120b

Which is better: Code Llama or gpt-oss-120b?

Code Llama and gpt-oss-120b don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama shipped 712 days before gpt-oss-120b, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Code Llama and gpt-oss-120b don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was Code Llama released?
Code Llama was released by Meta on Aug 24 2023.
When was gpt-oss-120b released?
gpt-oss-120b was released by OpenAI on Aug 5 2025.

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