Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 4B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Benchmark Advantage
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Context Window
Gemma 3 4B
Speed
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.02 | $0.02 | Gemma 3 4B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.07 | $0.05 | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is 8% cheaper overall.
Gemma 3 4B Providers
Chutes $0.02 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.04
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Providers
Nebius $0.02 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.02 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.02 (Cheapest)
Groq $0.05
SiliconFlow $0.06
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemma 3 4B Wins
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Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 6.3 | 11.7 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 2.9 | 4.9 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 12.7 | 4.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 41.7 | 47.6 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 29.1 | 25.9 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 11.2 | 11.6 | - |
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 37.6 | - |
AIME Competition math | 6.3 | 7.7 |
Gemma 3 4B shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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Gemma 3 4B
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemma 3 4B
96,000
tokens
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
16,384
tokens
Max output: 16,384 tokens
Gemma 3 4B has a 83% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 34.9 tok/s | 162.2 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.96s | 0.33s |
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct responds 365% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.1 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Meta-llama | |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jul 2024 |
Gemma 3 4B Modalities
Input
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Output
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Llama 3.1 8B Instruct Modalities
Input
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Output
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