Gemma 3 4B IT vs Mistral Small 3
Gemma 3 4B IT is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 4B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 4B IT or Mistral Small 3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 4B IT | Mistral Small 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kilo Gateway | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.08 |
| Context window | 131K | 33K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Mar 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1291 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 23.2 | 47.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 127 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 4B IT or Mistral Small 3 cheaper?
Gemma 3 4B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.05 vs $0.08 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 4B IT or Mistral Small 3?
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.