Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 4 Scout leads with 2.8% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout offers 19.7M more tokens in context window than Gemma 3 12B. Both models have similar pricing. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Gemma 3 12B was developed as part of the third generation of Google's open-source model family, designed to provide enhanced capabilities in a mid-sized format. Built with improved architecture and training techniques, it balances performance with practical deployment considerations for diverse use cases.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
24 days newer

Gemma 3 12B
2025-03-12

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Gemma 3 12B

Llama 4 Scout
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 7 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 12B

Llama 4 Scout
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 12B
DeepInfra

Llama 4 Scout

Gemma 3 12B

Llama 4 Scout

Gemma 3 12B

Llama 4 Scout
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