Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean vs Granite-4.0-H-Small
Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean or Granite-4.0-H-Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean | Granite-4.0-H-Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | watsonx.ai |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.27 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Oct 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1241 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean or Granite-4.0-H-Small cheaper?
Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $0.27 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 4 12B Starry Ocean or Granite-4.0-H-Small?
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.