Model Comparison

Command A+ vs Gemma 4 12BWhich is better in 2026?

Gemma 4 12B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Verdict: Command A+ vs Gemma 4 12B — which is better?

Command A+ (by Cohere) and Gemma 4 12B (by Google) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Command A+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Gemma 4 12B is better at 1 benchmark (MMMU-Pro). Gemma 4 12B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Choose Command A+ if…

  • you are already invested in the Cohere ecosystem

Choose Gemma 4 12B if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped May 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

1 benchmarks

Command A+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Gemma 4 12B is better at 1 benchmark (MMMU-Pro).

Gemma 4 12B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Fri Jul 17 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

206.0B diff

Command A+ has 206.0B more parameters than Gemma 4 12B, making it 1722.8% larger.

Cohere
Command A+
218.0Bparameters
Google
Gemma 4 12B
12.0Bparameters
218.0B
Command A+
12.0B
Gemma 4 12B

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Command A+ and Gemma 4 12B support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Command A+

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Gemma 4 12B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under Apache 2.0.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

Command A+

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Gemma 4 12B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Command A+ was released on 2026-05-20, while Gemma 4 12B was released on 2026-05-23.

Gemma 4 12B is 0 month newer than Command A+.

Command A+

May 20, 2026

1 months ago

Gemma 4 12B

May 23, 2026

1 months ago

3d newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemma 4 12B has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-01, while Command A+'s cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Gemma 4 12B's training data extends to 2025-01-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Command A+'s cutoff date.

Command A+

—

Gemma 4 12B

Jan 2025

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Cohere

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Google
Higher MMMU-Pro score (69.1% vs 63.0%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Command A+ and Gemma 4 12B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

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FAQ

Common questions about Command A+ vs Gemma 4 12B.

Which is better, Command A+ or Gemma 4 12B?

Gemma 4 12B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Command A+ is made by Cohere and Gemma 4 12B is made by Google. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Command A+ compare to Gemma 4 12B in benchmarks?

Command A+ scores AIME 2025: 90.0%, CharXiv-D: 88.0%, MT-AIME 2025: 86.0%, Tau2 Telecom: 85.0%, WMT24++: 81.0%. Gemma 4 12B scores FLEURS: 93.1%, MMMLU: 83.4%, MathVision: 79.7%, GPQA: 78.8%, AIME 2026: 77.5%.

Who makes Command A+ and Gemma 4 12B?

Command A+ is developed by Cohere and Gemma 4 12B is developed by Google.

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