Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 4B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Grok 4 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Gemma 3 4B
Benchmark Advantage
Grok 4
Context Window
Grok 4
Speed
Grok 4
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.04 | $3.00 | Gemma 3 4B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.08 | $15.00 | Gemma 3 4B |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $0.75 | Grok 4 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Gemma 3 4B is 99% cheaper overall.
Gemma 3 4B Providers
Amazon Bedrock $0.04 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.04 (Cheapest)
Fireworks $0.20
Grok 4 Providers
Vercel $3.00 (Cheapest)
xAI $3.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemma 3 4B Wins
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Grok 4 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemma 3 4B | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 6.3 | 41.5 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 2.9 | 40.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 12.7 | 92.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 41.7 | 86.6 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 29.1 | 87.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 11.2 | 81.9 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 79.6 | - |
AIME Competition math | 6.3 | 94.3 |
Grok 4 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Gemma 3 4B
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemma 3 4B
131,072
tokens
Grok 4
256,000
tokens
Grok 4 has a 49% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B | Grok 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 35.2 tok/s | 43.6 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.00s | 9.88s |
Grok 4 responds 24% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 3 4B | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemma 3 4B | Grok 4 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Xai | |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jul 2025 |
Gemma 3 4B Modalities
Input
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Output
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Grok 4 Modalities
Input
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Output
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