Sao10K Stheno 8b vs Gemma 4 31B Garnet
Sao10K Stheno 8b is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 4 31B Garnet offers a larger context window. Choose Sao10K Stheno 8b or Gemma 4 31B Garnet based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Sao10K Stheno 8b | Gemma 4 31B Garnet |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.31 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.31 |
| Context window | 16K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Nov 2024 | May 2026 |
FAQ
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