Compare Llama 2 vs. Mercury Coder

Introducing the next iteration of our open-source large language model, this version features model weights along with initial code for the pretrained and fine-tuned Llama language models, which span from 7 billion to 70 billion parameters. The Llama 2 pretrained models have been developed using an impressive 2 trillion tokens and offer double the context length compared to their predecessor, Llama 1. Furthermore, the fine-tuned models have been enhanced through the analysis of over 1 million human annotations. Llama 2 demonstrates superior performance against various other open-source language models across multiple external benchmarks, excelling in areas such as reasoning, coding capabilities, proficiency, and knowledge assessments. For its training, Llama 2 utilized publicly accessible online data sources, while the fine-tuned variant, Llama-2-chat, incorporates publicly available instruction datasets along with the aforementioned extensive human annotations. Our initiative enjoys strong support from a diverse array of global stakeholders who are enthusiastic about our open approach to AI, including companies that have provided valuable early feedback and are eager to collaborate using Llama 2. The excitement surrounding Llama 2 signifies a pivotal shift in how AI can be developed and utilized collectively.

Mercury, the groundbreaking creation from Inception Labs, represents the first large language model at a commercial scale that utilizes diffusion technology, achieving a remarkable tenfold increase in processing speed while also lowering costs in comparison to standard autoregressive models. Designed for exceptional performance in reasoning, coding, and the generation of structured text, Mercury can handle over 1000 tokens per second when operating on NVIDIA H100 GPUs, positioning it as one of the most rapid LLMs on the market. In contrast to traditional models that produce text sequentially, Mercury enhances its responses through a coarse-to-fine diffusion strategy, which boosts precision and minimizes instances of hallucination. Additionally, with the inclusion of Mercury Coder, a tailored coding module, developers are empowered to take advantage of advanced AI-assisted code generation that boasts remarkable speed and effectiveness. This innovative approach not only transforms coding practices but also sets a new benchmark for the capabilities of AI in various applications.