Gemma 4 26B A4B vs Llama 3.2 1B Instruct
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 4 26B A4B offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 4 26B A4B or Llama 3.2 1B Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 4 26B A4B | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.07 | $0.03 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.23 | $0.20 |
| Context window | 262K | 60K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Apr 2026 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1434 | 1055 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1359 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1260 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 23.9 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 4 26B A4B or Llama 3.2 1B Instruct cheaper?
Llama 3.2 1B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.20 vs $0.23 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Llama 3.2 1B Instruct?
Gemma 4 26B A4B has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.