Llama 3.2 3B Instruct vs Step 3.5 Flash
Step 3.5 Flash is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 3.5 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Step 3.5 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | StepFun |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.33 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Jan 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1109 | 1403 |
FAQ
Is Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Step 3.5 Flash cheaper?
Step 3.5 Flash is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $0.33 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct or Step 3.5 Flash?
Step 3.5 Flash has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.