Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 nano leads with 40.4% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano offers 265.9K more tokens in context window than Gemma 3 4B. Both models have similar pricing. Overall, GPT-5 nano is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 3 4B was developed as a compact yet capable open-source model, designed to strike a balance between performance and resource efficiency. Built with 4 billion parameters and instruction tuning, it provides a practical option for applications requiring moderate capability with manageable computational costs.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Nano was developed as the most compact variant in the GPT-5 family, designed for deployment in resource-constrained environments and edge computing scenarios. Built to bring next-generation AI capabilities to devices and applications where latency and efficiency are paramount, it distills GPT-5 innovations into a minimal footprint.
4 months newer

Gemma 3 4B
2025-03-12

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Gemma 3 4B

GPT-5 nano
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 4B

GPT-5 nano
GPT-5 nano
2024-05-30
Gemma 3 4B
2024-08-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra

GPT-5 nano

Gemma 3 4B

GPT-5 nano

Gemma 3 4B

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
ZeroEval