Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct leads with 4.4% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3 4B offers 6.1K more tokens in context window than Llama 3.2 11B Instruct. Both models have similar pricing. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct is available on 6 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 3.2 11B was introduced as a mid-sized variant in the Llama 3.2 family, designed to offer enhanced capabilities while maintaining efficiency. Built to provide a balanced option for applications requiring more than lightweight models but less than flagship sizes, it serves diverse use cases in the open-source community.
5 months newer

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Meta
2024-09-25

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

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
2023-12-31
Gemma 3 4B
2024-08-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Gemma 3 4B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
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