Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 4B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B wins:
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Price Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Benchmark Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Context Window
Gemma 3 4B
Speed
Gemma 3 4B
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.14 | Gemma 3 4B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.08 | $0.14 | Gemma 3 4B |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Gemma 3 4B is 64% cheaper overall.
Gemma 3 4B Providers
Amazon Bedrock $0.04 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.04 (Cheapest)
Fireworks $0.20
Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B Providers
Novita $0.14 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemma 3 4B Wins
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Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemma 3 4B | Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 6.3 | 22.1 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 2.9 | - | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 12.7 | - | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 41.7 | 22.8 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 29.1 | 5.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 11.2 | - | - |
AIME Competition math | 6.3 | - | - |
BBH Big-Bench Hard | - | 30.7 | - |
Gemma 3 4B shows stronger mathematical reasoning abilities.
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Gemma 3 4B
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemma 3 4B
131,072
tokens
Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B
8,192
tokens
Max output: 8,192 tokens
Gemma 3 4B has a 94% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 35.2 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 1.00s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 3 4B | Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemma 3 4B | Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Nousresearch | |
| Released | Mar 2025 | May 2024 |
Gemma 3 4B Modalities
Input
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Output
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Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B Modalities
Input
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Output
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