Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) | Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.345 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.345 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.34/M for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision).
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 143 tok/s vs 65 tok/s. Llama 3.2 Instruct 11B (Vision) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.58s vs 1.33s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.