Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) | Solar Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.16 | $0.15 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.16 | $0.15 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Solar Mini is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.16/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision).
Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Solar Mini. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Solar Mini generates tokens faster at 92 tok/s vs 81 tok/s. Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.37s vs 1.50s).
Choose based on your priorities: Solar Mini for lower cost, Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) for stronger benchmark performance, and Solar Mini for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.