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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs Grok 4.6

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 25× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Grok 4.6 accepts the larger context window (500K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.2 3B InstructGrok 4.6
ProviderMetaSpaceXAI
Input $/1M$0.051$2.00
Output $/1M$0.335$6.00
Blended $/1M$0.122$3.00
Context window131K500K
Max output72K450K
ReleasedSep 2024Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.122 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Grok 4.6 if…
  • Larger context window (500K)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Grok 4.6?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Grok 4.6, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cheaper than Grok 4.6?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is cheaper: $0.122 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.051 vs $2.00. Output alone: $0.335 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Grok 4.6 have?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Grok 4.6: 500,000 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Grok 4.6?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. Grok 4.6 is made by SpaceXAI.
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