Goliath 120B vs WizardLM-2 8x22B: Which AI Model Is Better?
Updated March 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Quick Verdict
WizardLM-2 8x22B is 6.0x cheaper at $0.62/1M tokens vs $3.75/1M.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Goliath 120B | WizardLM-2 8x22B |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | N/A | N/A |
| Coding Score | N/A | N/A |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | N/A | N/A |
| Latency (TTFT) | N/A | N/A |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $3.75 | $0.62 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $7.50 | $0.62 |
| Context Window | 6K | 66K |
| Max Output Tokens | 1K | 8K |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
Detailed Analysis
Pricing
WizardLM-2 8x22B is more affordable at $0.62/1M input tokens ($0.62/1M output), while Goliath 120B costs $3.75/1M input ($7.50/1M output). That makes Goliath 120B 6.0x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Goliath 120B would cost approximately $22.50/month vs $3.72/month for WizardLM-2 8x22B in input costs alone.
Context Window
WizardLM-2 8x22B offers a larger context window at 66K tokens compared to Goliath 120B's 6K. This means WizardLM-2 8x22B can process roughly 33 pages of text in a single request vs 3 pages for Goliath 120B. For output length, WizardLM-2 8x22B can generate up to 8K tokens per response vs 1K for Goliath 120B.
Best Use Cases
Choose WizardLM-2 8x22B when you need lower cost, larger context window (66K).
Choose WizardLM-2 8x22B if:
- ✓Budget is a concern ($0.62/1M vs $3.75/1M)
- ✓You need a larger context window (66K vs 6K)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Goliath 120B or WizardLM-2 8x22B?
WizardLM-2 8x22B is cheaper at $0.62/1M input tokens vs $3.75/1M for Goliath 120B.
Can Goliath 120B process images?
No, Goliath 120B does not support image input. Neither model supports image input.
Which has a larger context window, Goliath 120B or WizardLM-2 8x22B?
WizardLM-2 8x22B has a larger context window at 66K compared to Goliath 120B's 6K.
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Benchmark data by Artificial Analysis
Data last synced: March 2026