Side-by-side comparison
Gemma 3n 4B vs Granite 4.0 Micro
| Gemma 3n 4B | Granite 4.0 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 32,768 | 131,000 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | text-only | text-only |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.0600 | 0.0170 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.1200 | 0.1100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Gemma 3n 4B or Granite 4.0 Micro?
Granite 4.0 Micro is cheaper than Gemma 3n 4B on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.0265 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Gemma 3n 4B or Granite 4.0 Micro?
Granite 4.0 Micro has the larger context window at 131k tokens versus 33k tokens for Gemma 3n 4B. That means Granite 4.0 Micro can ingest about 4.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Gemma 3n 4B and Granite 4.0 Micro?
Gemma 3n 4B comes from Google; Granite 4.0 Micro comes from IBM. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.