Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.345 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.345 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.34/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision).
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 generates tokens faster at 180 tok/s vs 65 tok/s. Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.58s vs 0.92s).
Choose based on your priorities: Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for lower cost, Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for stronger benchmark performance, and Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.