Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 3 4B leads with 3.5% higher average benchmark score. 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.
Mistral AI
Mistral Small 24B Base was developed as a 24-billion-parameter foundation model, designed to serve as a base for fine-tuning and customization. Built to provide a strong starting point for domain-specific applications, it represents an intermediate-scale option in Mistral's model lineup.
1 month newer

Mistral Small 3 24B Base
Mistral AI
2025-01-30

Gemma 3 4B
2025-03-12
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 4B

Mistral Small 3 24B Base
Mistral Small 3 24B Base
2023-10-01
Gemma 3 4B
2024-08-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 4B
DeepInfra

Mistral Small 3 24B Base

Gemma 3 4B

Mistral Small 3 24B Base

Gemma 3 4B

Mistral Small 3 24B Base