Google Gemma 2 vs Gemma 3 4B IT
Google Gemma 2 is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 4B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Google Gemma 2 or Gemma 3 4B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Google Gemma 2 | Gemma 3 4B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Helicone | Kilo Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.03 | $0.05 |
| Context window | 8K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jun 2024 | Mar 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 23.2 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1291 |
FAQ
Is Google Gemma 2 or Gemma 3 4B IT cheaper?
Google Gemma 2 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.03 vs $0.05 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Google Gemma 2 or Gemma 3 4B IT?
Gemma 3 4B 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.