Granite 4.2 8B vs Gemma 4 12B IT
Both have similar output pricing, while Granite 4.2 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B IT 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 IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Pioneer |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| Context window | 131K | 33K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | May 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1320 | — |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B IT cheaper?
Granite 4.2 8B and Gemma 4 12B IT have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or Gemma 4 12B IT?
Granite 4.2 8B 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.