Model Cost Profile

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Developer: meta-llama

Pricing updated Mar 11, 2026

Input rank: #57Output rank: #95

Live Pricing

Input: $0.0510

Output: $0.3400

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Pricing via OpenRouter API · Last synced Mar 11, 2026 · MMLU score via public benchmark data

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is designed for applications requiring extensive context handling, featuring a context window of 131,072 tokens, making it suitable for complex dialogue systems and detailed content generation. With a competitive pricing structure of $0.02 per million tokens for both input and output, it offers cost-effective solutions for teams looking to scale their AI capabilities without breaking the budget. This model is particularly beneficial for businesses in sectors like customer support and content creation, where nuanced understanding and extensive context are crucial for delivering high-quality interactions.

Context Window

80,000

Tokens

Input Price / 1M

$0.0510

Prompt tokens

Output Price / 1M

$0.3400

Completion tokens

Intelligence (MMLU)

34.7

Massive Multitask Language Understanding

Benchmark Scores

Standardized evaluation scores for Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct.

Benchmark	Score	Rank	Source
GPQA	25.5	#115 of 118	artificial_analysis
MMLU	34.7	#119 of 121	artificial_analysis

Side-by-Side Pricing Table

Usage Type	Price / 1M Tokens
Input (Prompt)	$0.0510
Output (Completion)	$0.3400

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Price History

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct Pricing Trend

Input / 1M tokens0.0%Output / 1M tokens0.0%

Mar 7 — Mar 11

Current Input / 1M

$0.0510

Current Output / 1M

$0.3400

Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly spend for Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct based on your workload.

Input tokens / month

01.0B

Output tokens / month

0500M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$5.36

25M input + 12M output tokens

Same Workload on Other Models

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FAQ

Common pricing and benchmark questions for Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct.

How much does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cost per 1M input tokens?

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct input pricing is $0.0510 per 1M tokens based on the latest synced provider data.

How much does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cost per 1M output tokens?

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct output pricing is $0.3400 per 1M tokens based on the latest synced provider data.

What context window does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct support?

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct supports a context window of 80,000 tokens.

How can I compare Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct with cheaper alternatives?

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