Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) | GPT-5.5 (low) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $5 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $30 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.00/M tokens vs $11.25/M for GPT-5.5 (low).
GPT-5.5 (low) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.5 (low) generates tokens faster at 57 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 2.03s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 12B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, GPT-5.5 (low) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.5 (low) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.