Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B Instruct | Ministral 3 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/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 $0.10/M for Ministral 3 3B.
Ministral 3 3B wins 9 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Gemma 3 4B Instruct. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ministral 3 3B generates tokens faster at 280 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemma 3 4B Instruct also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.35s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 3 4B Instruct for lower cost, Ministral 3 3B for stronger benchmark performance, and Ministral 3 3B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.