Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct leads with 1.5% higher average benchmark score. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct supports multimodal inputs. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct is available on 6 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
4 months newer

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Meta
2024-09-25

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Phi 4 Mini
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
2023-12-31
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Bedrock
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Sambanova

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Phi 4 Mini

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Phi 4 Mini
Together

Phi 4 Mini