Gemma 3 12B vs Granite 4.2 8B
Both have similar output pricing. Choose Gemma 3 12B or Granite 4.2 8B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B | Granite 4.2 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 124 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1319 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B or Granite 4.2 8B cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B and Granite 4.2 8B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B or Granite 4.2 8B?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.