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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest

DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest 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 Latest
ProviderMeta~deepseek
Input $/1M$0.050$0.090
Output $/1M$0.330$0.180
Blended $/1M$0.120$0.113
Context window131K1.0M
Max output131K384K
ReleasedSep 2024Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.113 vs $0.120 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest, 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 Latest?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest 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 Latest have?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is made by ~deepseek.
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