AI Recommendation
Should you use llama-3.2-3b-instruct?
llama-3.2-3b-instruct is listed for chat workloads and supports a 131K context window.
Use it when NVIDIA NIM's free tier is enough for evaluation, demos, or light production traffic.
llama-3.2-3b-instruct Free API on NVIDIA NIM
Free API VerifiedLlama 3.2 3B Instruct is Meta's compact instruction model, free on NVIDIA NIM with up to 40 RPM and no daily token cap.
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API Details
Copy-ready connection details
Base URL
https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1 Model ID
meta/llama-3.2-3b-instruct API format OpenAI Chat Completions
Technical Details
llama-3.2-3b-instruct specifications
Context window 131K
Max output 131K
Status Online
Family llama-3-2-3b-instruct
Knowledge cutoff 2023-12
Released Sep 25, 2024
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Free listing since Sep 25, 2024
Input text
Output text
Capabilities structured output
Open weights Yes
Best for
- Chat
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Long context window
- Structured JSON output
- Works with OpenAI-style SDKs
- Live API verification available
Watch outs
- Free-tier rate limits apply
- Vision support is not listed
- Tool calling is not confirmed
Benchmark Overview
Benchmark signals for llama-3.2-3b-instruct
Intelligence General reasoning and instruction following
4.2/100 Context Maximum listed context window
131K Pricing
llama-3.2-3b-instruct pricing per 1M tokens
Input $0 per 1M tokens
Output $0 per 1M tokens
Free access Available NVIDIA NIM
Rate limit Up to 40 RPM provider policy
Availability
llama-3.2-3b-instruct availability by provider
We found 2 provider listings for llama-3-2-3b-instruct. Check model ID, quota, pricing, and API format before switching providers.
| Provider | Model listing | Access | Context | API | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | meta/llama-3.2-3b-instruct | Free tier | 131K | OpenAI-style | Up to 40 RPM |
| | @cf/meta/llama-3.2-3b-instruct | Free tier | 8K | Native | Varies |
Compare
llama-3.2-3b-instruct alternatives to consider
| Model | Provider | Context | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| @cf/meta/llama-3.2-3b-instruct | Cloudflare Workers AI | 8K | Free tier |
| 01-ai/yi-large | NVIDIA NIM | 131K | Free tier |
| adept/fuyu-8b | NVIDIA NIM | 131K | Free tier |
| ai21labs/jamba-1.5-large-instruct | NVIDIA NIM | 131K | Free tier |
| aisingapore/sea-lion-7b-instruct | NVIDIA NIM | 131K | Free tier |
Typical Use Cases
llama-3.2-3b-instruct use cases
Chat
llama-3.2-3b-instruct is tagged for chat in this catalog and works with OpenAI-compatible client libraries.
FAQ
llama-3.2-3b-instruct free API FAQ
Is llama-3.2-3b-instruct free to use?
llama-3.2-3b-instruct is listed with free API access on NVIDIA NIM, subject to the provider's quota and account policy.
What is the llama-3.2-3b-instruct model ID?
The model ID shown in this catalog is meta/llama-3.2-3b-instruct.
What are the llama-3.2-3b-instruct free tier rate limits on NVIDIA NIM?
The listed free tier limit is Up to 40 RPM. Limits can change per account tier, so confirm against the provider dashboard.
What context window does llama-3.2-3b-instruct support?
The listed context window is 131K tokens with up to 131K output tokens.
More about llama-3.2-3b-instruct
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is Meta's compact instruction model, free on NVIDIA NIM with up to 40 RPM and no daily token cap. At 3B parameters, it balances efficiency and capability — suitable for lightweight chat, text classification, and as a fast baseline for prompt testing. OpenAI-compatible API. Requires free NVIDIA Developer Program membership and phone verification.
For API keys, setup steps, and provider-level limits, see the NVIDIA NIM provider page.