Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Analysis Summary
Meta's Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is the paid variant of the 3B model, with a 131K context window and very low pricing at $0.05 input and $0.335 output per 1M tokens. No benchmark data is provided for this specific listing, limiting confidence in its measured capability.
At 3B parameters, reasoning depth is inherently constrained. It is best suited to simple text classification, templated generation, or lightweight summarisation where latency and cost matter more than accuracy. No vision, tool use, or function calling support is listed.
For businesses, this is a cost-efficient option for bulk, low-complexity tasks. Teams should validate output quality carefully before deploying in any client-facing context.
Assessed June 30, 2026
Editorial notes
Meta Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is a very small model with no benchmark data in this listing, low pricing, and a 131K context window, suited only to the simplest automation tasks.
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Performance Profile
How Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct compares
Its 131K-token context window is larger than 58% of the models we list. At $0.05 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 73% of comparable models.
About Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Llama 3.2 3B is a 3-billion-parameter multilingual large language model, optimized for advanced natural language processing tasks like dialogue generation, reasoning, and summarization. Designed with the latest transformer architecture, it..
Architecture Detail
| Instruct Type | llama3 |
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Model Information
| OpenRouter ID |
meta-llama/llama-3.2-3b-instruct
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| Provider | meta-llama |
| Model Family | Llama 3 |
| Release Date | September 25, 2024 |
| Context Length | 131,072 tokens |
| Max Completion | 131,072 tokens |
| Status | Active |
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.05 | $0.000050 |
| Output | $0.33 | $0.000330 |
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Frequently asked questions about Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
How much does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cost?
Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct costs $0.05 per million input tokens and $0.33 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?
Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct has a context window of 131,072 tokens (131K).
Who created Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?
Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is developed by Meta and was released on September 25, 2024.
