Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) | Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.075 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.13/M tokens vs $0.15/M for Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning).
Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) wins 4 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning generates tokens faster at 284 tok/s vs 149 tok/s. However, Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning has lower time-to-first-token (0.57s vs 1.44s).
Choose based on your priorities: Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning for lower cost, Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni 30B A3B Reasoning for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.