Magistral Small 1.2 vs Gemma 3 12B IT
Gemma 3 12B IT is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 12B IT offers a larger context window. Choose Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemma 3 12B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Magistral Small 1.2 | Gemma 3 12B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon Bedrock | Amazon Bedrock |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.09 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $0.29 |
| Context window | 128K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Mar 2025 |
FAQ
Is Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemma 3 12B IT cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.29 vs $1.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Magistral Small 1.2 or Gemma 3 12B IT?
Gemma 3 12B IT has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.