Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B | Granite 4.1 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Granite 4.1 8B.
Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Granite 4.1 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Granite 4.1 8B generates tokens faster at 131 tok/s vs 87 tok/s. However, Granite 4.1 8B has lower time-to-first-token (0.46s vs 0.58s).
Choose based on your priorities: Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for lower cost, Llama 3.2 Instruct 1B for stronger benchmark performance, and Granite 4.1 8B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.