Granite 4.0 Micro vs Gemma 3 12B IT
Granite 4.0 Micro is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 12B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.0 Micro or Gemma 3 12B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.0 Micro | Gemma 3 12B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Kilo Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.11 | $0.12 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Mar 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 28.3 | 39.5 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1334 |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.0 Micro or Gemma 3 12B IT cheaper?
Granite 4.0 Micro is cheaper on output tokens ($0.11 vs $0.12 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.0 Micro or Gemma 3 12B IT?
Gemma 3 12B IT has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.