Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 3 27B Instruct | Granite 4.0 H Small |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.11 | $0.06 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.25 | $0.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Granite 4.0 H Small is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.11/M tokens vs $0.14/M for Gemma 3 27B Instruct.
Gemma 3 27B Instruct wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Granite 4.0 H Small. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Granite 4.0 H Small generates tokens faster at 265 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemma 3 27B Instruct also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 8.78s).
Choose based on your priorities: Granite 4.0 H Small for lower cost, Gemma 3 27B Instruct for stronger benchmark performance, and Granite 4.0 H Small for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.