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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.2 3B InstructDeepSeek V4 Flash 0731
ProviderMetaDeepSeek
Input $/1M$0.050$0.090
Output $/1M$0.330$0.180
Blended $/1M$0.120$0.113
Context window131K1.0M
Max output131K384K
ReleasedSep 2024Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.113 vs $0.120 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cheaper than DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is cheaper: $0.113 versus $0.120 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.050 vs $0.090. Output alone: $0.330 vs $0.180.
What context windows do Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 have?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is made by DeepSeek.
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