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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs Mercury 3

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 1.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Mercury 3 accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.2 3B InstructMercury 3
ProviderMetaInception
Input $/1M$0.051$0.100
Output $/1M$0.335$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.122$0.163
Context window131K1M
Max output72K131K
ReleasedSep 2024Oct 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.122 vs $0.163 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cheaper than Mercury 3?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is cheaper: $0.122 versus $0.163 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.051 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.335 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Mercury 3 have?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.2 3B Instruct and Mercury 3?
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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