Model Comparison
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning)
vs. GPT-5.5 (high)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Google, OpenAI
Recommended Pick
Op GPT-5.5 (high) 9 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding
Best Value
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning)
100.0 value score
39.8 reasoning / $0.15/1M
Lowest Price
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning)
$0.10/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-5.5 (high)
65.0 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-5.5 (high)
58.5 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) is 50x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-5.5 (high).
Speed gap
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) generates about 2.9x as many tokens per second as GPT-5.5 (high).
Reasoning gap
GPT-5.5 (high) leads Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) by 25.3 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
GPT-5.5 (high) leads Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) by 33.6 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Go Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) | Top Pick Op GPT-5.5 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.10/1M | $5.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.30/1M | $30.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.15/1M | $11.25/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 155.0 tok/s | 54.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | 863ms | 14469ms |
| Latency | 13770ms | 14469ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 2.2 |
| Reasoning Score | 39.8 | 65.0 |
| Intelligence | 29.2 | 58.9 |
| Coding | 24.9 | 58.5 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 75.3% | 93.2% |
| HLE | 14.8% | 43.0% |
| SciCode | 38.2% | 55.9% |
| LCR | 55.3% | 73.3% |
| IFBench | 73.5% | 71.6% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 36.3% | 93.0% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 18.2% | 59.8% |
Key Takeaways
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.10/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-5.5 (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 65.0 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-5.5 (high) reaches a 58.5 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
GPT-5.5 (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
