Llama 3.2 1B Instruct vs Qwen3 4B Instruct
Qwen3 4B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 3.2 1B Instruct offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.2 1B Instruct or Qwen3 4B Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct | Qwen3 4B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | Pioneer |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.03 | $0.20 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Context window | 60K | 33K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Jul 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 23.9 | 45.8 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1055 | — |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.2 1B Instruct or Qwen3 4B Instruct cheaper?
Qwen3 4B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.20 vs $0.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.2 1B Instruct or Qwen3 4B Instruct?
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct has the larger context window (60K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.