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Gemma 3 12B vs Kimi K3.1 Pro

Kimi K3.1 Pro leads the LLM Stats Score 55.5 to 5.0. Gemma 3 12B is 53.3x cheaper per token.

Google · Moonshot AI · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

Kimi K3.1 Pro leads the overall LLM Stats Score 55.5 to 5.0, ranking #5 overall.

In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Kimi K3.1 Pro wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.

On price, Gemma 3 12B is roughly 53.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Kimi K3.1 Pro also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose Gemma 3 12B

  • cost matters — it's about 53.3x cheaper per token
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Kimi K3.1 Pro

  • overall performance matters — it scores 55.5 and ranks #5 on LLM Stats
  • your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

Gemma 3 12B
Google
Kimi K3.1 Pro
Moonshot AI
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
5.0
#331
55.5
#5
Reasoning
5.5
#325
54.3
#6
Coding
2.7
#255
42.7
#9
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
0 of 1
1 of 1
Input price
$0.05 / M
$2.00 / M
Output price
$0.15 / M
$10.00 / M
Context window
131,072
1,048,576

Capability indexes

Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks

3 shared
Index
Gemma 3 12B
Kimi K3.1 Pro
Math
12.8#249
38.6#26
Vision
-4.5#226
40.5#4
Multimodal
-2.1#180
40.8#2
Conservative TrueSkill rating · higher is betterHow scores work

Individual benchmarks

26 reported for Gemma 3 12B · 30 for Kimi K3.1 Pro

1 shared

Gemma 3 12B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Kimi K3.1 Pro is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).

Kimi K3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Mon Nov 02 2026 • llm-stats.com

Human preference

Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Gemma 3 12B costs less

For input processing, Gemma 3 12B ($0.05/1M tokens) is 40.0x cheaper than Kimi K3.1 Pro ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemma 3 12B ($0.15/1M tokens) is 66.7x cheaper than Kimi K3.1 Pro ($10.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Kimi K3.1 Pro is more expensive than Gemma 3 12B.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
Mon Nov 02 2026 • llm-stats.com
Google
Gemma 3 12B
Input tokens$0.05
Output tokens$0.15
Best providerDeepinfra
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3.1 Pro
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$10.00
Best providerUnknown Organization
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Kimi K3.1 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Gemma 3 12B's 131,072 tokens. Kimi K3.1 Pro can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while Gemma 3 12B is limited to 131,072 tokens.

Google
Gemma 3 12B
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Moonshot AI
Kimi K3.1 Pro
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
Mon Nov 02 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

Both Gemma 3 12B and Kimi K3.1 Pro support multimodal inputs.

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

Gemma 3 12B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Kimi K3.1 Pro

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3 12B was released on 2025-03-12, while Kimi K3.1 Pro was released on 2026-10-23.

Kimi K3.1 Pro is 20 months newer than Gemma 3 12B.

Gemma 3 12B

Mar 12, 2025

1.6 years ago

Kimi K3.1 Pro

Oct 23, 2026

1 weeks ago

1.6yr newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Gemma 3 12B is available from DeepInfra. Kimi K3.1 Pro is available from Moonshot AI.

Gemma 3 12B

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.05/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.15/1M

Kimi K3.1 Pro

moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $10.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 3 12B and Kimi K3.1 Pro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 3 12B
✓ Preferred
Kimi K3.1 Pro
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3 12B vs Kimi K3.1 Pro.

Which is better, Gemma 3 12B or Kimi K3.1 Pro?

Kimi K3.1 Pro leads the LLM Stats Score 55.5 to 5.0. Gemma 3 12B is made by Google and Kimi K3.1 Pro is made by Moonshot AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their capability indexes, individual benchmarks, pricing, and limits above.

How does Gemma 3 12B compare to Kimi K3.1 Pro in benchmarks?

Gemma 3 12B scores GSM8k: 94.4%, IFEval: 88.9%, DocVQA: 87.1%, BIG-Bench Hard: 85.7%, HumanEval: 85.4%. Kimi K3.1 Pro scores BabyVision: 95.4%, GPQA: 94.2%, BenchCAD (with Python tool): 92.7%, BrowseComp: 92.1%, Chartography: 90.2%.

Is Gemma 3 12B cheaper than Kimi K3.1 Pro?

Gemma 3 12B is 40.0x cheaper for input tokens. Gemma 3 12B costs $0.05/M input and $0.15/M output via deepinfra. Kimi K3.1 Pro costs $2.00/M input and $10.00/M output via moonshot.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 3 12B and Kimi K3.1 Pro?

Gemma 3 12B supports 131K tokens and Kimi K3.1 Pro supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemma 3 12B and Kimi K3.1 Pro?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (5.0 vs 55.5), context window (131K vs 1.0M), input pricing ($0.05 vs $2.00/M), licensing (Gemma vs Unknown). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 3 12B and Kimi K3.1 Pro?

Gemma 3 12B is developed by Google and Kimi K3.1 Pro is developed by Moonshot AI.

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