Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct leads with 8.8% higher average benchmark score. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct supports multimodal inputs. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct is available on 6 providers. Overall, Llama 3.2 11B Instruct is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 3 1B was created as an ultra-lightweight open-source model, designed to enable AI capabilities on devices with limited resources. Built with just 1 billion parameters while maintaining instruction-following abilities, it serves edge computing, mobile applications, and scenarios where minimal footprint is essential.
Meta
Llama 3.2 11B was introduced as a mid-sized variant in the Llama 3.2 family, designed to offer enhanced capabilities while maintaining efficiency. Built to provide a balanced option for applications requiring more than lightweight models but less than flagship sizes, it serves diverse use cases in the open-source community.
5 months newer

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Meta
2024-09-25

Gemma 3 1B
2025-03-12
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 1B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
2023-12-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 1B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Bedrock

Gemma 3 1B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Gemma 3 1B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
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