Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B | LFM2 24B A2B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.03 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.12 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
LFM2 24B A2B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.10/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B.
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for LFM2 24B A2B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
LFM2 24B A2B generates tokens faster at 211 tok/s vs 91 tok/s. However, LFM2 24B A2B has lower time-to-first-token (0.22s vs 0.42s).
Choose based on your priorities: LFM2 24B A2B for lower cost, Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for stronger benchmark performance, and LFM2 24B A2B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.