Model Comparison
Gemma 3 12B vs Qwen3 32B
Qwen3 32B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemma 3 12B is 2.4x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemma 3 12B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Qwen3 32B is better at 1 benchmark (LiveCodeBench).
Qwen3 32B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemma 3 12B ($0.05/1M tokens) is 2.0x cheaper than Qwen3 32B ($0.10/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemma 3 12B ($0.10/1M tokens) is 3.0x cheaper than Qwen3 32B ($0.30/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Qwen3 32B is more expensive than Gemma 3 12B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Qwen3 32B has 20.8B more parameters than Gemma 3 12B, making it 173.3% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemma 3 12B accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to Qwen3 32B's 128,000 tokens. Gemma 3 12B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Qwen3 32B is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemma 3 12B supports multimodal inputs, whereas Qwen3 32B does not.
Gemma 3 12B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemma 3 12B
Qwen3 32B
License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemma 3 12B is licensed under Gemma, while Qwen3 32B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Gemma
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 3 12B was released on 2025-03-12, while Qwen3 32B was released on 2025-04-29.
Qwen3 32B is 2 months newer than Gemma 3 12B.
Mar 12, 2025
1.1 years ago
Apr 29, 2025
1.0 years ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Gemma 3 12B is available from DeepInfra. Qwen3 32B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, Sambanova.
Gemma 3 12B
Qwen3 32B
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 12B
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Qwen3 32B
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 3 12B vs Qwen3 32B