Model Comparison

Command R+ vs Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 35.0x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

4 benchmarks

Command R+ outperforms in 2 benchmarks (HellaSwag, MMLU), while Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is better at 2 benchmarks (ARC-C, GSM8k).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct costs less

For input processing, Command R+ ($0.25/1M tokens) is 25.0x more expensive than Llama 3.2 3B Instruct ($0.01/1M tokens).

For output processing, Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens) is 50.0x more expensive than Llama 3.2 3B Instruct ($0.02/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Command R+ is more expensive than Llama 3.2 3B Instruct.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Cohere
Command R+
Input tokens$0.25
Output tokens$1.00
Best providerCohere
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Input tokens$0.01
Output tokens$0.02
Best providerDeepinfra
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

100.8B diff

Command R+ has 100.8B more parameters than Llama 3.2 3B Instruct, making it 3139.9% larger.

Cohere
Command R+
104.0Bparameters
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
3.2Bparameters
104.0B
Command R+
3.2B
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.

Cohere
Command R+
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

Command R+ is licensed under CC BY-NC, while Llama 3.2 3B Instruct uses Llama 3.2 Community License.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Command R+

CC BY-NC

Open weights

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Llama 3.2 Community License

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Command R+ was released on 2024-08-30, while Llama 3.2 3B Instruct was released on 2024-09-25.

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 1 month newer than Command R+.

Command R+

Aug 30, 2024

1.7 years ago

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Sep 25, 2024

1.7 years ago

3w newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Command R+ is available from Cohere, Bedrock. Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is available from DeepInfra.

Command R+

cohere logo
Cohere
Input Price:Input: $0.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.00/1M
bedrock logo
AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.01/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.02/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Cohere
Higher HellaSwag score (88.6% vs 69.8%)
Higher MMLU score (75.7% vs 63.4%)
Meta
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Higher ARC-C score (78.6% vs 71.0%)
Higher GSM8k score (77.7% vs 70.7%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Cohere
Command R+
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

FAQ

Common questions about Command R+ vs Llama 3.2 3B Instruct.

Which is better, Command R+ or Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Command R+ is made by Cohere and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is made by Meta. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Command R+ compare to Llama 3.2 3B Instruct in benchmarks?

Command R+ scores HellaSwag: 88.6%, Winogrande: 85.4%, MMLU: 75.7%, ARC-C: 71.0%, GSM8k: 70.7%. Llama 3.2 3B Instruct scores NIH/Multi-needle: 84.7%, ARC-C: 78.6%, GSM8k: 77.7%, IFEval: 77.4%, HellaSwag: 69.8%.

Is Command R+ cheaper than Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 25.0x cheaper for input tokens. Command R+ costs $0.25/M input and $1.00/M output via cohere. Llama 3.2 3B Instruct costs $0.01/M input and $0.02/M output via deepinfra.

What are the context window sizes for Command R+ and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Command R+ supports 128K tokens and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Command R+ and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Key differences include input pricing ($0.25 vs $0.01/M), licensing (CC BY-NC vs Llama 3.2 Community License). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Command R+ and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Command R+ is developed by Cohere and Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is developed by Meta.