Gemma 3 12B

Gemma 3 12B by Google excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #231 with a composite score of 40/100. Gemma 3 introduces multimodality, supporting vision-language input and text outputs. It handles context windows up to 128k tokens, understands over 140 languages, and offers improved math, reasoning, and chat capabilities, including structured outputs and function calling. Gemma 3 12B is the second largest in the family of Gemma 3 models after [Gemma 3 27B](google/gemma-3-27b-it) It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

Gemma 3 12B is priced at $0.04 per million input tokens and $0.13 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, Gemma 3 12B holds rank #231 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #231 and adoption rank is #231. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

Gemma 3 12B has been evaluated across 6 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (43/100), Context Window (81/100), Output Capacity (20/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 40/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

Gemma 3 12B is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Google's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.