Gemma 3 12B: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
12Bby Google
Gemma 3 introduces multimodality, supporting vision-language input and text outputs. It handles context windows up to 128k tokens, understands over 140 languages, and offers improved math, reasoning, and chat capabilities, including structured outputs and function calling. Gemma 3 12B is the second largest in the family of Gemma 3 models after [Gemma 3 27B](google/gemma-3-27b-it)
What you can do with Gemma 3 12B
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | |
| Context Window | 131,072 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Modalities | text, image |
| Capabilities | Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gemma 3 12B good for?
Use Gemma 3 12B for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Gemma 3 12B cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.00/1M tokens for input and $0.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Gemma 3 12B for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Gemma 3 12B support images or audio?
Gemma 3 12B can understand images.
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