Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 3B | LFM2 24B A2B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.085 | $0.03 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.085 | $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 $0.09/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 3B.
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
LFM2 24B A2B generates tokens faster at 211 tok/s vs 50 tok/s. However, LFM2 24B A2B has lower time-to-first-token (0.22s vs 0.35s).
Choose based on your priorities: LFM2 24B A2B for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and LFM2 24B A2B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.