Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B | Gemma 3n E4B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.04 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 3n E4B Instruct is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.03/M tokens vs $0.05/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B.
Gemma 3n E4B Instruct wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B generates tokens faster at 92 tok/s vs 41 tok/s. Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.60s vs 0.83s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 3n E4B Instruct for lower cost, Gemma 3n E4B Instruct for stronger benchmark performance, and Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.