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Llama 3.2 1B Instruct

Last updated: 26m ago

by Meta

High confidence

Llama 3.2 1B is a 1-billion-parameter language model focused on efficiently performing natural language tasks, such as summarization, dialogue, and multilingual text analysis. Its smaller size allows it to operate...

18
Overall Score63
Rank #377 of 378 in Coding
Score Trend
14-day history
API Pricing
$0.03/M in
$0.2/M out
Context Window
60.0K
60.0K max output
1B parameters
60.0K token context
Released 2024-09-25
#377range #358-#378Top 100%
#1#379

Signal Overview

Benchmarks20Capabilities17Pricing100Recency9Context76Output79

Score Breakdown

SignalStrengthWeightImpact
Pricingjust now
100
15%+15.0
Output Capacityjust now
79
10%+7.9
Context Windowjust now
76
10%+7.6
Benchmarksjust now
20
30%+5.9
Capabilitiesjust now
17
20%+3.3
Recencyjust now
9
15%+1.3

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark Scores(1 benchmarks + Arena Elo)

LMSYS Arena Elo

1111

Percentile

35.2

Weight

30%

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Capabilities

Reasoning
Vision
Function Calling
JSON Mode
Streaming
Web Search
Image Output

Modalities

Input
text
Output
text

Recent Meta releases

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Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Llama 3.2 1B Instruct by Meta excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #377 with a composite score of 18/100. Llama 3.2 1B is a 1-billion-parameter language model focused on efficiently performing natural language tasks, such as summarization, dialogue, and multilingual text analysis. Its smaller size allows it to operate... It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is priced at $0.03 per million input tokens and $0.20 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.
In the Coding category, Llama 3.2 1B Instruct holds rank #377 out of 378 models tracked. Its quality rank is #377 and adoption rank is #377. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct has been evaluated across 6 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (17/100), Benchmarks (20/100), Pricing (100/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 18/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Meta's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct supports a 60K token context window (60,000 tokens total). That translates to roughly 45,000 words in a single prompt. Plenty for most coding tasks, medium-length documents, and extended conversations.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct can generate up to 60K output tokens (60,000 tokens) per response. That is roughly 45,000 words. This is enough for generating complete code files, detailed reports, or long-form content in a single response.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct supports streaming responses. These capabilities determine which workflows and integrations the model can handle natively.
Yes, Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is an open-source model. You can download the weights, run it locally, fine-tune it for your use case, or deploy it on your own infrastructure. Many cloud providers also offer hosted versions if you prefer not to manage the infrastructure yourself. Self-hosting gives you full control over data privacy and eliminates per-token API costs.
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct was developed by Meta. It was released on September 25, 2024. You can access it through Meta's API or download the model weights directly. Check our provider page for all models from Meta and how they compare against each other.
Pick Llama 3.2 1B Instruct when you need a budget-friendly option for high-volume, simpler tasks where you prioritize cost over peak performance. If your task is straightforward text completion or classification, a cheaper model might give you 90% of the quality at a fraction of the price. Run a quick benchmark on your actual use case before committing.
You can access Llama 3.2 1B Instruct through Meta's API using standard HTTP requests or their official SDK. Most providers support OpenAI-compatible endpoints, so switching between models often requires changing just the model name in your API call. Streaming is supported for real-time token-by-token output. For production use, implement proper error handling, rate limiting, and cost monitoring.

Key Info

ProviderMeta
CategoryCoding
Max Output60.0K tokens
LicenseOpen Source
Statusstable
Data updated: Aug 8, 2026Benchmarks: Aug 8, 2026

Pricing Tools

Pricingper 1M tokens
Best value
99% cheaper than category average
Input
$0.03
-99% vs avg
Output
$0.20
-98% vs avg

Cost Estimator

Input: 70%Output: 30%
Est. monthly cost$0.79
Category average$53.52

You save $52.72/month vs category average

Access & Availability

Hosted APIAvailable
PlaygroundAvailable
Open weightsYes
Hugging FaceWeights

Why This Rank

+Pricing
+Output Capacity
+Context Window
-Benchmarks

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