Gemma 4 12B IT vs Qwen3 32B
Gemma 4 12B IT is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3 32B offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 4 12B IT or Qwen3 32B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 4 12B IT | Qwen3 32B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pioneer | Qwen |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.08 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.28 |
| Context window | 33K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | — |
| Released | May 2026 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 42.7 |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 40.0 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 65.7 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 138 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1340 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 4 12B IT or Qwen3 32B cheaper?
Gemma 4 12B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.25 vs $0.28 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 4 12B IT or Qwen3 32B?
Qwen3 32B 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.