Gemma 3 12B IT vs Llama 3 8B Instruct
Llama 3 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 12B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 12B IT or Llama 3 8B Instruct based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B IT | Llama 3 8B Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kilo Gateway | Meta |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.14 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.14 |
| Context window | 131K | 8K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Mar 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1334 | 1166 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 39.5 | — |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B IT or Llama 3 8B Instruct cheaper?
Llama 3 8B Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($0.14 vs $0.15 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B IT or Llama 3 8B Instruct?
Gemma 3 12B IT 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.