Gemma 3 12B IT vs Qwen3.5-9B
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3.5-9B offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 12B IT or Qwen3.5-9B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 12B IT | Qwen3.5-9B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kilo Gateway | Qwen |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Mar 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1334 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 39.5 | 79.0 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 139 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 12B IT or Qwen3.5-9B cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B IT and Qwen3.5-9B have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 12B IT or Qwen3.5-9B?
Qwen3.5-9B has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.