--- title: "llama-3.2-3b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison" description: "llama-3.2-3b-instruct from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/llama-3.2-3b-instruct" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/llama-3.2-3b-instruct.md" --- # llama-3.2-3b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison > llama-3.2-3b-instruct from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About llama-3.2-3b-instruct llama-3.2-3b-instruct is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.33 per 1M output tokens, ranking 142 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 94% of models in this category. llama-3.2-3b-instruct supports structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **131,072 Max Input Tokens.** - **131,072 Max Output Tokens.** - **131,072 Max Tokens.** - **$0.05 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.33 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities llama-3.2-3b-instruct supports: Response Schema. ## llama-3.2-3b-instruct Pricing Overview At $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.33 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.2-3b-instruct ranks 142 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 94% of models in this category. llama-3.2-3b-instruct is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to llama-3.2-3b-instruct with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 | | gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 | | gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 | | eu.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.05 | $0.18 | | gpt-5-nano | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | - [Compare amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano.md) - [Compare eu.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-nano.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate llama-3.2-3b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/llama-3.2-3b-instruct.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is llama-3.2-3b-instruct cheaper than amazon.nova-lite-v1:0? Yes. llama-3.2-3b-instruct costs $0.05 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-lite-v1:0's $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does llama-3.2-3b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model? llama-3.2-3b-instruct input pricing is $0.05 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 142 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 94% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.33 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes llama-3.2-3b-instruct different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, llama-3.2-3b-instruct ranks 27 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to llama-3.2-3b-instruct? The most comparable chat models to llama-3.2-3b-instruct are: amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.05/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate llama-3.2-3b-instruct costs? llama-3.2-3b-instruct is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.05 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.33. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/llama-3.2-3b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/llama-3.2-3b-instruct) for AI/LLM consumption.*