Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 3 4B Instruct | Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.08 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.04/M tokens vs $0.05/M for Gemma 3 4B Instruct.
Gemma 3 4B Instruct wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Both models have comparable generation speeds.
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Gemma 3 4B Instruct for stronger benchmark performance, and both have comparable speed. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.