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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs Inkling Small

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 5.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.2 3B InstructInkling Small
ProviderMetaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.050$0.450
Output $/1M$0.330$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.120$0.637
Context window131K524K
Max output131K262K
ReleasedSep 2024Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.120 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cheaper than Inkling Small?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is cheaper: $0.120 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.050 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.330 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Inkling Small have?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Inkling Small?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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