Gemma 3 12B vs Pixtral 12B
Both have similar output pricing, while Gemma 3 12B offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 12B or Pixtral 12B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B | Pixtral 12B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Sep 2024 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 123 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1009 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B or Pixtral 12B cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B and Pixtral 12B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B or Pixtral 12B?
Gemma 3 12B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.