Nova Micro 1.0 vs Gemma 3 12B IT
Nova Micro 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 12B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Nova Micro 1.0 or Gemma 3 12B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nova Micro 1.0 | Gemma 3 12B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | Kilo Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 128K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Mar 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1208 | 1334 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 39.5 |
FAQ
Is Nova Micro 1.0 or Gemma 3 12B IT cheaper?
Nova Micro 1.0 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.14 vs $0.15 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Nova Micro 1.0 or Gemma 3 12B IT?
Gemma 3 12B IT 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.