Gemma 3 12B vs Ministral 8B (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while Ministral 8B (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 12B or Ministral 8B (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B | Ministral 8B (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Oct 2024 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 124 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 27.1 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1191 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B or Ministral 8B (latest) cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B and Ministral 8B (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B or Ministral 8B (latest)?
Ministral 8B (latest) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.