Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 4B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Price Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Benchmark Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Context Window
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Speed
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.02 | $0.02 | Gemma 3 4B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.07 | $0.02 | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is 33% cheaper overall.
Gemma 3 4B Providers
Chutes $0.02 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.04
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct Providers
DeepInfra $0.02 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.03
Cloudflare $0.05
Together $0.06
Hyperbolic $0.10
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemma 3 4B Wins
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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 6.3 | 9.7 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 2.9 | - | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 12.7 | 3.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 41.7 | 34.7 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 29.1 | 25.5 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 11.2 | 8.3 | |
AIME Competition math | 6.3 | 6.7 | - |
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 3.2 3B Instruct
131,072
tokens
Max output: 16,384 tokens
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct has a 27% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.2 3B Instruct | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 34.9 tok/s | 44.1 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.96s | 0.43s |
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct responds 26% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 3 4B | Llama 3.2 3B 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 3.2 3B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Meta-llama | |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Sep 2024 |
Gemma 3 4B Modalities
Input
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Output
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Llama 3.2 3B Instruct Modalities
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Output
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