Gemma 3 12B IT vs gpt-oss-20b (batch)
gpt-oss-20b (batch) is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Gemma 3 12B IT or gpt-oss-20b (batch) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B IT | gpt-oss-20b (batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kilo Gateway | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.12 | $0.11 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 21B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 39.5 | 60.8 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1334 | 1287 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 138 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B IT or gpt-oss-20b (batch) cheaper?
gpt-oss-20b (batch) is cheaper on output tokens ($0.11 vs $0.12 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B IT or gpt-oss-20b (batch)?
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.