Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 3 4B leads with 1.0% higher average benchmark score. Both models have similar pricing. Gemma 3 4B supports multimodal inputs. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is available on 9 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
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.
Meta
Llama 3.1 8B was developed as an efficient open-source model, designed to bring capable instruction-following to applications with limited computational resources. Built with 8 billion parameters, it provides a lightweight option for developers seeking reliable performance without the overhead of larger models.
7 months newer

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Meta
2024-07-23

Gemma 3 4B
2025-03-12
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
2023-12-31
Gemma 3 4B
2024-08-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
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