Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) vs Gemma 3 12B IT
Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) or Gemma 3 12B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) | Gemma 3 12B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | Kilo Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.11 | $0.04 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.11 | $0.12 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1334 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 39.5 |
FAQ
Is Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) or Gemma 3 12B IT cheaper?
Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) is cheaper on output tokens ($0.11 vs $0.12 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Ministral 3 3B 2512 (EU) or Gemma 3 12B IT?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.