WizardLM-2 8x22B
Analysis Summary
WizardLM-2 8x22B is an older large open model from Microsoft with a 65,535-token context window. Its listed pricing is $0.62 per million tokens for both input and output, and the record identifies text-only generation without tool use or function calling. No independent capability benchmarks are supplied for this exact model.
The context window and price could suit batch rewriting, extraction, or internal experimentation. However, there is no evidence here for reasoning accuracy, coding quality, instruction following, or agentic reliability. That uncertainty is especially important for client-facing content and automated actions, where review costs can outweigh token savings. Use it only after task-specific testing, with a human or deterministic validation layer around every important output.
Assessed August 9, 2026
Editorial notes
WizardLM-2 8x22B offers a 65K context window at low listed cost, but the supplied record has no benchmark results or documented tool support, limiting confidence for client workflows.
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DFO Verdict
WizardLM-2 8x22B offers a 65K context window at low listed cost, but the supplied record has no benchmark results or documented tool support, limiting confidence for client workflows.
How WizardLM-2 8x22B compares
Its 66K-token context window is larger than 27% of the models we list. At $0.62 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 34% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Strongest on value. The pulled-in technical corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
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| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.62 | $0.000620 |
| Output | $0.62 | $0.000620 |
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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.
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Talk to our teamAbout WizardLM-2 8x22B
WizardLM-2 8x22B is Microsoft AI's most advanced Wizard model. It demonstrates highly competitive performance compared to leading proprietary models, and it consistently outperforms all existing state-of-the-art opensource models. It is..
Frequently asked questions about WizardLM-2 8x22B
How much does WizardLM-2 8x22B cost?
WizardLM-2 8x22B costs $0.62 per million input tokens and $0.62 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of WizardLM-2 8x22B?
WizardLM-2 8x22B has a context window of 65,535 tokens (66K).
Who created WizardLM-2 8x22B?
WizardLM-2 8x22B is developed by Microsoft and was released on April 16, 2024.