Granite 4.2 8B vs Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean
Both have similar output pricing. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Oct 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1319 | — |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B and Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean?
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.