Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B Instruct | Granite 4.1 8B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.05 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.08 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 3 4B Instruct is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Granite 4.1 8B.
Gemma 3 4B Instruct wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Granite 4.1 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Granite 4.1 8B generates tokens faster at 128 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemma 3 4B Instruct also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.42s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 3 4B Instruct for lower cost, Gemma 3 4B Instruct for stronger benchmark performance, and Granite 4.1 8B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.